siren call

noun

: something that is very appealing and makes a person want to go somewhere or do something but that may have bad results

—often + of

They could not resist the siren call of fame and money.

Examples of siren call in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But, the best spot for snapping photos of planes is from the rooftop of Kimpton Overland Hotel, another IHG family property, where the bar and lounge offers cocktails and bar fare to go along with the real siren call of aviation. — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

What to do nearby With Walt Disney World so close, and Universal and SeaWorld within a 25-minute drive, the siren call of theme parks is real. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026

Activations — from banks to big tech, booze to beauty products — beckon attendees with the siren call of air conditioning and free WiFi, trading comfort for content and brand loyalty. — Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026

Those resisting the siren call of Amazon’s e-reader can use Libby in conjunction with other devices, too (though that process is a little more complicated), or even choose to read some books natively, right in the app. — Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 24 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for siren call

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