shirley temple

Thân thiện

A young Shirley Temple smiles brightly in a film scene.

Definition

Proper noun 1. Shirley Temple: An American actress, singer, dancer, and diplomat who was an internationally famous child star in the 1930s. 2. Shirley Temple: The name of the individual (born 1928) who held this celebrity status.

Usage

• The film featured a young Shirley Temple singing and dancing.
• Shirley Temple became a symbol of hope and cheer during the Great Depression.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to refer to the archetype of a wholesome, talented child performer.
  • Every generation seems to have its own Shirley Temple.

Variants and Related Words

• Shirley Temple cocktail (noun): A popular non-alcoholic drink named after the actress, typically made with ginger ale, grenadine, and a maraschino cherry.
  • The children all ordered Shirley Temples.

Synonyms

• Child star
• Prodigy (in the context of performance)

Notes

This is primarily a proper noun referring to a specific historical figure. Its use is almost exclusively literal, referring to the person herself or things directly named for her (e.g., the drink).

Học thuật

Noun

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

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