Siren Definition & Meaning
siren
- noun
- a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived; "Odysseus ordered his crew to plug their ears so they would not hear the Siren's fatal song"
- a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
- a warning signal that is a loud wailing sound
- an acoustic device producing a loud often wailing sound as a signal or warning
- eellike aquatic North American salamander with small forelimbs and no hind limbs; have permanent external gills
"Siren" in song lyrics
See how siren is used in real songs:
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"Shimmy the pirate ship mass, spot the island, sound the siren"
Aesop Rock — Garbage -
"The sounds of the wild kingdom piercing like a siren"
Blackalicious — Cliff Hanger -
"Boombox blasting like a siren"
Bomfunk MC's — In Stereo
Words that rhyme with siren
Usage tips for "siren"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "siren" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for siren to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does siren mean?
- a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived; "Odysseus ordered his crew to plug their ears so they would not hear the Siren's fatal song" a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive a warning signal that is a loud wailing sound an acoustic device producing a loud often wailing sound as a signal or warning eellike aquatic North American salamander with small forelimbs and no hind limbs; have permanent external gills
- What part of speech is siren?
- Siren is a noun.
- How many definitions does siren have?
- Siren has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).