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

She also requests to terminate the court’s ability to award support to Shriner, 60, and that he pay her legal fees.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Lauren and Shriner have been married for 20 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

Walking onstage Saturday afternoon in the Mojave Tent, Scott Shriner pumped his fist and drew a huge round of cheers from the overflow crowd of several thousand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

In the big office of the Berg, Shriner Advertising Company they had begun to chuckle a bit over the McChesney solicitor's reports.

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

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