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Definition of shirred

shirred

/ˈʃɜːrd/
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1

Gathered into decorative rows or pleats by means of two or more parallel lines of stitching (especially of fabric or a garment).

Example

"She wore a lightweight summer dress with a shirred bodice and ruffled sleeves."

2

North American Baked in a shallow dish, often with cream, butter, and breadcrumbs, until the whites are set and the yolks remain soft (of eggs).

Example

"The bistro serves shirred eggs in individual ceramic ramekins alongside toasted sourdough bread."

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• Rhymes for shirred

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shirk
shirker
shirley poppy
shirred
shirt
shirtdress
shirted

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shirred. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shirred
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