Siren: meaning, definitions and examples

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siren

 

[ หˆsaษชrษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

emergency vehicle

A siren is a loud noise-making device. It is typically used by emergency vehicles such as police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks to alert other road users of their presence and to clear the way.

Synonyms

alarm, alert, warning signal

Examples of usage

  • The police car turned on its siren as it rushed to the scene of the crime.
  • The ambulance blared its siren as it sped through the traffic.
Context #2 | Noun

mythology

In Greek mythology, a siren is a creature with the head of a woman and the body of a bird. They were believed to lure sailors to their deaths with their enchanting voices and music.

Synonyms

enchantress, mermaid, temptress

Examples of usage

  • The sailors were mesmerized by the siren's song and steered their ship towards the rocky shores.
  • Odysseus ordered his crew to plug their ears with wax to resist the temptation of the sirens.

Translations

Translations of the word "siren" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sirene

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฏเคฐเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sirene

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ siren

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธั€ะตะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ syrena

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใ‚คใƒฌใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sirรจne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sirena

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sirene

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์ด๋ Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูุงุฑุฉ ุงู„ุฅู†ุฐุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sirรฉna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sirรฉna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ญฆๆŠฅๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sirena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญren

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธั€ะตะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ siren

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sirena

Etymology

The word 'siren' originated from the Greek word 'Seirฤ“n', which referred to the mythical creatures known for their enchanting voices. Over time, the term evolved to also describe a loud noise-making device used for emergency purposes. The concept of sirens has been present in various mythologies and folklore, symbolizing temptation and danger.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,787, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.