Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
air-raid-siren
noun
/ˈɛər reɪd ˈsaɪərən/
Definition
A loud warning device that signals the approach of an air raid.
Examples
- When the air-raid siren sounded, everyone rushed to the shelter.
- The community had regular drills to prepare for emergencies whenever the air-raid siren was tested.
Meaning
An air-raid siren alerts people to seek shelter during an air attack, often used in wartime to provide an early warning of incoming danger.
Synonyms
- warning siren
- alarm
- alert system
