siren song


siren song

noun

Definition of SIREN SONG

: an alluring utterance or appeal; especially : one that is seductive or deceptive

Examples of SIREN SONG

  1. <the opportunity for fame and fortune is the siren song that has long lured the ambitious to the big city>

First Known Use of SIREN SONG

1568

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