sirens
Translation
sirens
Examples
I heard the sound of police sirens.
I heard the sound of police sirens.
The sirens in the myth were dangerous.
The sirens in the myth were dangerous.
Grammar Patterns
((plural noun)) loud warning devices The sirens wailed through the night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: alarm, warning signal
Etymology
From Greek 'Seirēn', a mythological creature. The warning device was named after their dangerously alluring song.
Memory Tips
Picture a mythical siren sitting on top of a police car, singing loudly. This connects the two meanings.