shirred; shirring; shirrs
1
: to draw (a material, such as cloth) together in a shirring
2
: to bake (eggs removed from the shell) until set
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This bandeau bra is made with 360-degree stretch and shirred cups which add support and extra definition to your boob shape (say goodbye to uniboob!).
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Jenna Clark, Women's Health, 30 Mar. 2023
Really strong were the boxer shorts and vests inlaid with panels of shirred elastic that were aesthetically pleasing, comfortable (the models attested), and consistent with the designer’s interesting point of focus.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2019
Posh animals will find options like the timeless tuxedo and shirred dresses, while those who are normcore inclined are also covered (snoods and hoodies made of sustainable bamboo).
—Peter Haldeman, New York Times, 4 July 2018
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Jenna Clark, Women's Health, 30 Mar. 2023
Really strong were the boxer shorts and vests inlaid with panels of shirred elastic that were aesthetically pleasing, comfortable (the models attested), and consistent with the designer’s interesting point of focus.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2019
Posh animals will find options like the timeless tuxedo and shirred dresses, while those who are normcore inclined are also covered (snoods and hoodies made of sustainable bamboo).
—Peter Haldeman, New York Times, 4 July 2018
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“Shirr.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shirr. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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shirr
verb1
: to draw cloth together in a shirring
2
: to cook eggs removed from the shell by baking
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