Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
police-siren
Noun
/pəˈliːs ˈsaɪərn/
Definition
A loud warning signal used by police vehicles to alert pedestrians and drivers.
Examples
- The police siren echoed through the streets as the car sped by.
- Upon hearing the police siren, the crowd parted to allow the vehicle through.
Meaning
Police sirens are used by law enforcement to indicate the presence of emergency vehicles and to clear a path through traffic.
Synonyms
- Emergency siren
- Alarm
- Warning signal
