Shiraz

American  

[shi-rahz] / ʃɪˈrɑz /

noun

1. a city in SW Iran.

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Shiraz ¹ British  

/ ʃɪəˈrɑːz /

noun

1. a city in SW Iran, at an altitude of 1585 m (5200 ft): an important Muslim cultural centre in the 14th century; university (1948); noted for fine carpets. Pop: 1 230 000 (2005 est)

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Shiraz ² British  

/ ʃɪəˈrɑːz /

noun

1. the name used in Australia for the Syrah grape and wines

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Etymology

Origin of Shiraz

from _Shiraz ¹ , where the wine supposedly originated

Example Sentences

Residents in Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz and Shiraz reported powerful explosions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

A cluster of bases near the southern city of Shiraz appears to have been struck several times, according to analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

At least half a dozen universities in cities including Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz and Urmia said courses would be held remotely for the next few weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

According to Iranian news site IranWire, there were similar reports of chants in cities including the central city of Isfahan and Shiraz in the south.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

The wind from the mountains around Shiraz kept a light breeze spinning through the Apadana, quieter and more subtle than the Dancing Fan could ever hope to be.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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