Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
siren
noun
ˈsaɪrən
Definition
A device that makes a loud noise as a signal or warning.
Examples
- The fire truck sped down the street with its siren blaring.
- In mythology, the sirens sang beautiful songs to tempt sailors into the sea.
Meaning
The term ‘siren’ can refer to both a mythical creature known for luring sailors with their enchanting songs and to an alarm system used to alert people to danger.
Synonyms
- alarm
- signal
- warning
