siren


Definition: Meaning of, siren in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsʌɪr(ə)n /

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siren sirens
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  1. a piece of equipment that makes very loud warning sounds, used on police cars, fire engines etc
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  2. siren voices/song/call literary encouragement to do something that seems very good, especially when this could have bad results
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  3. a woman who is very attractive but also dangerous to men - used especially in newspapers
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  4. the Sirens a group of women in ancient Greek stories, whose beautiful singing made sailors sail towards them into dangerous water
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Siren


Definition: Meaning of, Siren in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsaɪərən /

  • noun
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  • antonym
Word Forms:
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Siren sirens
  1. part woman and part bird a sea nymph supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived
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Siren used in phrases

  • genus Siren (noun)
    1. a genus of Sirenidae
  • siren call (noun)
    1. the enticing appeal of something alluring but potentially dangerous
  • siren song (noun)
    1. the enticing appeal of something alluring but potentially dangerous
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