Phrase guide

Shirley Temple

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A nonalcoholic cocktail traditionally made with ginger ale, grenadine syrup, and orange juice garnished with a maraschino cherry and slice of lemon. The ginger ale is commonly substituted with lemon-lime soft drink, and the orange juice is commonly left out.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

popular child actress of the 1930's (born in 1928)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Black, Shirley Temple Black

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: actress

History

Etymology

Named after Shirley Temple, famous child actress from the 1920s to 1940s. Compare German Schorle.