siren

/ˈsaɪrən/
noun
  1. A device that makes a loud, wailing sound as a warning signal, used on emergency vehicles or for alarms.
    • The ambulance's siren could be heard from blocks away.
    • The police car turned on its siren to get through traffic.
    • When the fire alarm's siren went off, everyone evacuated the building.
  2. In Greek mythology, a creature that lured sailors to their deaths with its beautiful singing.
    • Odysseus ordered his crew to plug their ears to resist the siren's song.
    • The ancient vase was painted with a siren perched on a rock.
    • In the story, the siren's voice was so enchanting that sailors forgot everything else.
  3. A woman who is considered very attractive and dangerously seductive.
    • The film noir featured a mysterious siren who led the detective into trouble.
    • In the novel, the siren used her charm to manipulate the wealthy businessman.
    • She was described as a siren, captivating everyone she met.
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