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shirley

Pronunciation: [ˈʃɜrli]

Word

Learn how to use shirley in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “name”

(noun) Shirley is a girl's name. It's often used to talk about someone or to refer to a character in a story. Think of it like calling someone by their first name.

Example

Shirley loves to read books about adventure.

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No one named Shirley attended the party last night.

Example

Is Shirley coming to the game with us?

Context: “place”

(noun) There are places named Shirley, like towns or neighborhoods. When someone talks about Shirley in this way, they mean a specific location.

Example

We visited Shirley last summer and had a great time at the beach.

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Shirley is not known for its shopping centers like other towns.

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Have you ever been to Shirley before?

Context: “culture”

(noun) In film and television, Shirley may refer to famous actresses or characters. It's a name that some people know through movies or shows.

Example

Shirley Temple was a famous child actress who made many people smile.

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Not everyone knows about Shirley's role in that old movie.

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Did you watch any films with Shirley in them last weekend?

How to pronounce shirley

Pronunciation: [ˈʃɜrli]

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