Synonyms for
Sirens
Definition
Sirens are loud, wailing sounds made by emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, police cars, and fire trucks.
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Common collocations
- police sirens
- ambulance sirens
- fire engine sirens
- air raid sirens
- sirens wail
- hear the sirens
- sirens sound
- sirens approach
Word family
Usage note
The word 'siren' can refer to both the sound device and the mythical creature. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.
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Example sentences
- The sirens of the police car were blaring as it sped down the street.
- When the fire department arrived, the sirens of their truck could be heard from blocks away.
- The ambulance turned on its sirens to let other drivers know to move out of the way.
- The sound of the sirens made everyone in the neighborhood curious as to what was happening.
- The police used their sirens to chase after the thief who had stolen a purse.
Quotes
The sirens are screaming and the fires are howling.
The wailing sirens that announced that the prisoners were escaping would have been music to my ears if I hadn't known that I was one of them.
The sound of the sirens always sends chills down my spine.