Shiraz

noun

Shi·​raz shi-ˈräz 

: syrah

Examples of Shiraz in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Allowing both the powerful side of Grange Shiraz and the elegance of La Chapelle Syrah to shine through, the combination of the two far exceeds the sum of its parts. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

Residents in Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz and Shiraz reported powerful explosions. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026

The Shiraz Choker best defines our aesthetic today, embodying a refined balance between structure and fluidity through a sensual, sculptural presence that feels both timeless and contemporary. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026

Born in 1958 in Shiraz, Vahidi’s ideology was shaped by war and confrontation with the West. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 23 May 2026

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

Geographical Definition

Shiraz

geographical name

Shi·​raz shi-ˈräz 

-ˈraz

city in southwest central Iran in the southern Zagros Mountains population 1,460,665