Definition/Meaning of siren

• English - Noun: siren ( plural sirens or sirenes ) ( original sense ) ( Greek mythology ) One of a group of nymphs who lured mariners to their death on the rocks . A device , either mechanical or electronic , that makes a piercingly loud sound as an alarm or signal , or the sound from such a device . A musical instrument , one of the few aerophones in the percussion section of the symphony orchestra . A…
• English - Verb: siren ( third-person singular simple present sirens , present participle sirening , simple past and past participle sirened ) To make a noise with , or as if with , a siren .
• English - Adjective: siren Relating to or like a siren . Synonyms bewitching enchanting enticing sirenic
• English - Alternative forms: sirene ( dated or archaic )
• English - Pronunciation: ( Received Pronunciation ) IPA (key) : /ˈsaɪərən/ ( US ) IPA (key) : /ˈsaɪrən/ Rhymes: -aɪərən , -aɪrən