Advertisement
Vocabulary Entry
siren
|noun • noun • verb
Advertisement
N
noun
A device that makes a loud sound as a signal or warning.
Example Sentences
"The fire truck used its siren to alert drivers."
"We heard the siren in the distance and knew something was wrong."
"The alarm's siren woke everyone in the neighborhood."
N
noun
A mythical creature, often depicted as a woman, that lures sailors to their doom with enchanting music.
Example Sentences
"According to legend, the siren sang beautifully to attract the sailors."
"The story of the siren has been told for centuries."
"Many believe that the siren symbolizes temptation and danger."
V
verb
To make a loud, warning sound with a siren.
Example Sentences
"The police began to siren as they approached the scene."
"When the storm approached, we had to siren the evacuation order."
"They decided to siren their vehicles to warn the campers of the approaching wildfire."