Sirens

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1. In classical mythology, evil creatures who lived on a rocky island, singing in beautiful voices in an effort to lure sailors to shipwreck and death. Odysseus ordered his crew to plug their ears to escape the Sirens' fatal song.

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Figuratively, a “siren” is a beautiful or tempting woman; a “siren song” is any irresistible distraction.

Example Sentences

You played the younger version of Betty White in an early movie, you've worked with Nicole Kidman, and you are working now with Julianne Moore on "Sirens."

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2025

Sirens blare in the cockpit, and a recorded woman’s voice warns, “Altitude! Altitude!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2025

Birmingham Panthers and Nottingham Forest Netball are the new teams added, with Strathclyde Sirens, Surrey Storm and Severn Stars the other sides to miss out.

From BBC • May 30, 2024

Sirens will sound in the event of an evacuation, and officers will go door to door to make sure everyone has cleared the area, Garfield County Sheriff Eric Houston said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

The Sirens lived on an island in the Sea.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton