Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amber-alert
Noun
/ˈæm.bər əˌlɜrt/
Definition
An urgent broadcasting message used to inform the public about the abduction of a child.
Examples
- After the Amber Alert was issued, many people began sharing the information on social media.
- The police received tips from the community that helped locate the missing child following the Amber Alert.
- When an Amber Alert is activated, it typically includes a description of the child and the suspected abductor.
Meaning
Amber Alerts are designed to quickly disseminate information about child abductions to solicit the public’s assistance in recovering the child.
Synonyms
- Child abduction alert
- Emergency alert
