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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2025

Shriner, meanwhile, is scheduled to perform at Coachella on Saturday alongside his Weezer band mates Rivers Cuomo, drummer Patrick Wilson and guitarist Brian Bell.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2025

Mr. Shriner, the one of whom we expected least, suddenly turned up at a table alone.

From Of All Things by Robert C. Benchley

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