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Shriner

American

[shrahy-ner] / ˈʃraɪ nər /

noun

a member of a fraternal order Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine that is an auxiliary of the Masonic order and is dedicated to good fellowship, health programs, charitable works, etc.

Etymology

Origin of Shriner

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; shrine + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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It was an Uber or Lyft, and I had skipped the XL option to save a few minutes, so I was crammed into the back like a Shriner in a mini-kart parade.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The VA selected a city park with two little-used baseball fields and a popular off-leash dog area for the 1,800 permanent units, Shriner said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Lauren and Shriner have been married for 20 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

Shriner posted $1 million bond and was released from custody late Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2025

I do not know what passed between them—certainly no words passed—but in about ten minutes the Shriner came out, and he had a puzzled look on his face.

From Roughing it De Luxe by McCutcheon, John T.

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