Shiraz

noun

Shi·​raz shi-ˈräz How to pronounce Shiraz (audio)
: syrah

Examples of Shiraz in a Sentence

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As a celebration of their global expansion, this Lunar New Year, Penfolds released a 2022 magnum of their famed Bin 389 label, a Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz blend. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 Luckily, Marcy and Popescu have our backs with their divine drink pairing: Shiraz, an Australian or South African red wine made from Syrah grapes. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024 Yellow Tail Shiraz, California IWSC, Gold; WS, 90 points; Decanter, Gold; WE, 91 points; SFIWC, Gold. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 Another standout is Shiraz from Mount Langi Ghiran in Western Australia’s Grampians region, which is revered for its distinct pepper characteristics. Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Shiraz 

Word History

Etymology

probably from French chiraz, alteration (influenced by Shiraz, city in Persia) of syrah, syrac Syrah

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Shiraz was in 1927

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Cite this Entry

“Shiraz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shiraz. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

Geographical Definition

Shiraz

geographical name

Shi·​raz shi-ˈräz How to pronounce Shiraz (audio)
-ˈraz
city in southwest central Iran in the southern Zagros Mountains population 1,460,665

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