/ˈsaɪrən/
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Translation
A machine that makes a long loud sound to warn people, used on police cars and fire engines.
Word origin
From Greek Seiren, the sea creatures in old stories whose singing drew sailors onto the rocks.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- Seiren
Grammar
Gender
Pluralsirens
Examples
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A "siren" is the loud warning sound.
lights.
Here "siren" is the machine on top of the car.
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"Sirens" is the plural form.
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