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Shirley Temple

American  

noun

  1. a nonalcoholic cocktail of ginger ale and grenadine, garnished with a maraschino cherry: a child's drink, served especially to a girl.


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Shirley Temple was 10 years old at the time.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Stars like Clark Gable, Bette Davis and Shirley Temple also entertained families outside the theater through the popular fan magazines packed with glamorous portraits.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 15, 2026

While we waited for our food, Callie pounded a gigantic Shirley Temple and was brought another so quickly everyone started laughing.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2025

“What happened to the Shirley Temple for $3.50?”

From Seattle Times May 5, 2024

Frieda brought her four graham crackers on a saucer and some milk in a blue-and-white Shirley Temple cup.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

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