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

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Shriner

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

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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2025

He wants value received for money expended, and while everybody knows that he has a loving eye on the Berg, Shriner crowd, he won't sign a thing until he knows what he's getting.

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

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