siren
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2.9
- noun
- /ˈsaɪrən/
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sirena
- The police car's siren blared as it raced to the scene of the accident.
- lights and sirens
- hear sirens
- flashing lights and sirens
But as soon as that siren goes off, we respond.
- But as soon as that siren goes off, we respond.
- The second I heard the sirens, I thought Christine was dead.
- The blue Rove of the police van, sirens pulsing through the shattered curtains.
- I'll take off with him, No lights, no sirens, take off with him.
- So you can plug in a lamp or a siren or both.
- And you know, like a funny story when the, the air raid sirens would go off every night.
- That's a life threatening emergency, Lights on, sirens going.
- This phrase isn't a red flag, it's an air raid siren.
- A new dawn would not bring hope and aspirations, but more deaths, sirens and breaking news.
- Yes, but here's the thing, your phone will start beeping like a siren.
- And then there is a cop just like putting his siren on for funsies every once in a while.
- The sort of way MO has said that they use audio for sirens, so detecting sirens from far away.
- But you can't buy APA system for a car that doesn't also have a siren.
Examples
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"From the street, a siren wailed, the strident sound sweeping through the room.
Fiction book (1990) -
The wind's wild in their hair, the siren deafening, the flashing red lights blinding.
Fiction book (1991) -
And then a police car came by with its siren running down below.
Academic text (2000) -
But as soon as that siren goes off, we respond.
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Brooklyn streets - evening cut to the sound of a siren as an ambulance races through the streets.
Fiction book (1990) -
Patrolman Collins cut in the siren for a couple of blocks.
Fiction book (1991) -
So we just crossed the border into Poland from Ukraine this morning as the air raid sirens were on around the whole country.
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The only sound: sirens, hundreds of sirens from fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars.
Academic text (2001) -
The red light snaps on, the siren growls and blares, and they're off down the street.
Fiction book (1991) -
The loud siren alerted the entire neighborhood to the approaching storm.
Synonyms
842
1.0
A device that makes a loud sound to warn or wake people
297
2.8
A warning that something dangerous or important may happen
183
1.0
A device that makes a loud sound to warn or signal people
104
1.0
A small machine that makes a low, repeating sound to tell people something
89
1.0
A device that makes a sound to get someone's attention
31
1.0
A loud signal that warns people there is a fire or smoke
9
3.0
A device that makes a loud noise when someone breaks into a house or shop
7
2.2
A bell that rings to warn people of danger or an emergency
6
1.1
A loud sound a driver makes to warn others or get attention
5
3.2
A loud sound or flashing light that tells people there is danger
3
8.5
A loud electric horn used as a warning, often on vehicles
3
6.1
A person or device that calls out loudly to get attention from far away
2
2.0
A bell that rings to warn people about a fire
1
3.7
A tool that makes a loud sound or bright light to tell people there is danger
1
2.7
A bell that rings to warn people of danger
1
2.1
A device on a car that makes a loud sound to warn people
A bell or loud sound that warns people of danger
Loud horns or sirens that warn people by hooting
A part on a vehicle that makes a loud sound to warn people
A person or machine that warns people about danger and problems
A device that makes a loud sound like thunder
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Etymology
The word siren comes from the Greek sea creatures whose loud, tempting 'song' drew sailors, and a warning device is called a 'siren' because it 'calls' people's attention with a strong, wailing sound.