irised

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The hab-unit door irised open at my feet.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

When I climbed inside the capsule, the platform retracted and the hatch irised shut at my feet.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

Then he walked over to his immersion bay, and the door irised open.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

As I approached it, the hatch irised open with a hiss, and a soft blue light winked on inside.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

In loom divine the clouds are wove, And shot with hues of irised dove, The blinding shafts of light to temper With airy curtains of Love's own love.

From Song-waves by Rand, Theodore H. (Theodore Harding)