Alarm

usgb/əˈlɑːrm/
noun

A device or system for warning of danger.

Fire alarms in the building went off during the fire drill.
Visual representation of "alarm" - A device or system for warning of danger

Often appears as...

  • fire alarm
  • car alarm
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Emergency Situations

Used to indicate immediate danger and the need to respond quickly.

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When the alarm sounded, everyone evacuated.
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Different Sounds

Alarms can have distinct sounds indicating specific types of emergencies.

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The pulsing alarm indicated a gas leak.
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