siren

noun
UK: /ˈsaɪrən/
US: /ˈsaɪrən/

  1. A loud warning sound, like a long, high-pitched noise, often used by emergency vehicles.

    1. I heard a siren nearby, so I looked out the window. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ambulance siren wailed as it sped through the busy intersection to help people. [ ] [ ]

  2. A device that makes a loud warning sound.

    1. The factory uses a siren to signal the start and end of shifts. [ ] [ ]
    2. The town installed a new air raid siren system in case of an emergency. [ ] [ ]

  3. A dangerously attractive woman.

    1. They said she was a siren, because everyone was drawn to her. [ ] [ ]
    2. The actress played the role of a classic Hollywood siren, captivating audiences. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

temptress alarm enchantress signal warning
siren verb

  1. To make a siren sound.

    1. The police car sirened as it raced to the accident. [ ] [ ]
    2. As the fire truck sirened past, all the traffic stopped. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "siren" in English means: A loud warning sound, like a long, high-pitched noise, often used by emergency vehicles., A device that makes a loud warning sound., A dangerously attractive woman..

The phonetic transcription of "siren" is /ˈsaɪrən/ in British English and /ˈsaɪrən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "siren": temptress, alarm, enchantress, signal, warning.

Example usage of "siren": "I heard a siren nearby, so I looked out the window.". More examples on the page.