Warning Signal (Noun)
Meaning
An automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The warning signal of the fire alarm blared loudly throughout the building, alerting everyone to evacuate immediately.
- The smoke detector emitted a high-pitched warning signal when it detected even a small amount of smoke in the air.
- The warning signal of the tornado siren wailed through the streets, warning residents to seek shelter at once.
- The warning signal of the carbon monoxide detector beeped loudly, indicating that the levels in the room were becoming hazardous.
- The warning signal of the burglar alarm shrieked through the night, alerting the neighbors to a potential break-in.