Showing results for Shriner. Search instead for Shrinks.

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Shriner and his Weezer bandmates are set to perform for Australia’s Good Things Festival starting Friday through Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Lauren — who is married to Weezer bassist Scott Shriner — was arrested in April after she found herself on the wrong end of a high-speed police chase that had nothing to do with her.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

On Thursday, reporters for the New York Post quoted Scott Shriner as saying that his wife was OK as he walked the couple’s four dogs outside their home.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2025

She shares two sons with Shriner, whom she married in 2005.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025

Or if you don't want the Berg, Shriner crowd to get wise, I'll fix it this way.

From Personality Plus Some Experiences of Emma McChesney and Her Son, Jock by Ferber, Edna

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023