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siren

Definition

noun: a piece of equipment that produces a loud, high-pitched warning sound
noun: any of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing
synonyms: circe, davy, davy jones

Examples

They could not resist the 'siren song of' fame and money.
We heard police 'sirens'. [=sirens on police cars]
the wailing of air-raid 'sirens'

Movie quotes

(..) to sleep through anything. Storms, sirens, you name it. Last night, I didn't sleep. I guess I get a little goofy when I'm nervous. You see, today isn't just any other day. It's my first day. (..)
2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My First Day Season: 1 Episode 1