Shriner

noun

Shrin·​er ˈshrī-nər How to pronounce Shriner (audio)
especially Southern ˈsrī-
: a member of a secret fraternal society that is non-Masonic but admits only Master Masons to membership

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Lauren and Shriner have not commented publicly on the incident. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025 And, of course, the Shriners and even a few pirates wouldn't miss the occasion. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 June 2025 Trailing by a point, the South had one last chance of winning the Shriners All-Star Football Classic. — Stephen Tobey, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025 His character’s demise was when he was beaten to death with a candlestick by Scotty Baldwin (Kin Shriner). — Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for Shriner

Word History

Etymology

Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Shriner was in 1886

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“Shriner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shriner. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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