Siren (Noun)
Meaning 1
A sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived; "Odysseus ordered his crew to plug their ears so they would not hear the Siren's fatal song".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The ship navigated through treacherous waters, hoping to avoid the alluring voice of the siren that could lead to their demise.
- In the mythological story, the siren's enchanting melody was an irresistible force that beckoned sailors to their doom.
- According to legend, the siren would sing a hauntingly beautiful song, luring ships onto the rocks, where the crew would meet their demise.
- The sailors knew they had to steer clear of the siren's island, fearing the temptation of her mesmerizing voice.
- In ancient Greek mythology, the siren was often depicted as a half-woman, half-bird creature, whose seductive song could charm even the most seasoned sailors.
Meaning 2
An acoustic device producing a loud often wailing sound as a signal or warning.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The siren of the fire truck pierced the air as it sped down the street to respond to the emergency call.
- The tornado siren wailed loudly in the background as the TV weather reporter warned of the impending storm.
- The siren of the police car grew louder as it approached the intersection.
- When the air raid siren sounded, everyone knew to head for the nearest shelter immediately.
- The ambulance siren was deafening as the paramedics rushed to reach the hospital in record time.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Eellike aquatic North American salamander with small forelimbs and no hind limbs; have permanent external gills.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The siren is often confused with large aquatic snakes due to their slender bodies and small forelimbs.
- Sirens are one of the unique and lesser-known species of aquatic salamanders native to North America.
- These fully aquatic creatures belong to the siren family of salamanders, and are rarely studied.
- In some regions, sirens are mistakenly believed to be aquatic snakes or eels, but they are actually salamanders.
- Experts categorize sirens as one of the most unusual-looking species of amphibians due to their distinct characteristics.
Meaning 4
A warning signal that is a loud wailing sound.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The siren of the fire truck was so loud that it startled everyone on the street.
- As a warning to everyone in the area, the tornado siren began to wail at full volume.
- The old air raid siren on top of the building still worked, but it hadn't been used since the war.
- When the chemical plant's alarm sounded, the siren echoed throughout the town, signaling an emergency.
- The town's early warning system included a siren that would alert residents of potential flooding during heavy rains.
Hypernyms
Meaning 5
A woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She was a siren, luring men in with her captivating smile and enchanting voice, only to leave them heartbroken in the end.
- The mysterious woman with long, flowing hair and a mesmerizing gaze was often referred to as a siren, a danger to the men who crossed her path.
- Ava's irresistible charm made her a modern-day siren, as she effortlessly manipulated the opposite sex into doing her bidding.
- Rumors swirled about the siren who lived in the mansion on the hill, a woman with an otherworldly allure that had captivated and ruined many lives.
- Men whispered about the enchanting singer as a siren, a seductress with a voice that could charm even the most resistant of souls into surrendering to her desires.