Synonyms for

Siren

Verb / ˈsaɪrʌn / Another word for siren — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a loud, warning sound made by a device to alert people of danger

Synonyms & similar words

femmefatale siren delilah temptress enchantress alarm alert horn whistle beacon signal hooter klaxon buzz buzzer chirp peep toot bloop clang honk screech wail

Synonyms by register

Formal

allure temptation enchantment

Informal

temptress femme fatale

Literary

nymph muse enchantress

Antonyms

calm silence quiet peace stillness serenity

Common collocations

  • siren song
  • siren call
  • siren effect
  • siren sound
  • siren wail
  • siren light
  • siren system

Word family

noun siren
adjective sirenian

Usage note

The word 'siren' can refer to a mythical creature known for luring sailors, or a device that emits a loud warning sound. Context is key to understanding its meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The siren on the ambulance was very loud.
  2. The tornado siren warned people to take cover.
  3. The police car siren scared my dog.
  4. The factory alarm siren went off by accident.
  5. The ship's fog horn is a type of siren.

Quotes

  • The sirens are screaming and the fires are howling way down in the valley tonight. - Bruce Springsteen
  • The sirens of success scream that I have made it. - James Arthur Baldwin
  • I'm a siren on land, a mermaid in water. - Elle King

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