CEFR B1

siren

noun

Meaning

A device that produces a loud, high-pitched warning sound, typically mounted on emergency vehicles or used in public alarm systems.

Examples

The ambulance siren blared as it navigated through the heavy afternoon traffic.
A loud air-raid siren sounded across the city to signal the start of the safety drill.

Synonyms: alarm, warning, hooter, klaxon

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siren (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪərən/

Definition

A device that produces a loud, high-pitched warning sound, typically mounted on emergency vehicles or used in public alarm systems.

Examples

The ambulance siren blared as it navigated through the heavy afternoon traffic.
A loud air-raid siren sounded across the city to signal the start of the safety drill.
We could hear the distant siren of a fire truck approaching from several blocks away.

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