Phrase Hound found 55 phrases and 22 compound words that contain alarm. The most common are listed below. Open alarm in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 55
- alarm clockA clock designed to sound an alert at a preset time, primarily to wake someone from sleep.
- fire alarmAn electromechanical or electronic bell, klaxon, chime, horn, speaker, strobe light or other device which warns people in a building etc. of a possible fire or other condition requiring evacuation.
- false alarmA warning signal (such as the call of sentry, the ringing of a bell, or the shriek of a siren) which turns out to have been given erroneously.
- alarm systemA burglar alarm.
- raise the alarmTo call attention to a problem; to warn.
- burglar alarmA warning device that is activated by trespassers, intended to deter burglars.
- alarm systemsplural of alarm system: A burglar alarm.
- car alarmAn audible and often visible alarm that is activated when a motor car/automobile is tampered with.
- state of alarmA state of emergency.
- alarm-bellA bell rung to signal danger or emergency.
- alarm clocksplural of alarm clock: A clock designed to sound an alert at a preset time, primarily to wake someone from sleep.
- smoke alarmA smoke detector.
- Zone Alarm
- raised the alarmsimple past and past participle of raise the alarm
- raises the alarmthird-person singular simple present indicative of raise the alarm: To call attention to a problem; to warn.
- raising the alarmpresent participle and gerund of raise the alarm
- sound the alarmAlternative form of raise the alarm: To call attention to a problem; to warn.
- fire alarm systemA life safety system in a building consisting of devices to warn people of the presence of fire.
- alarm callAn auditory or other signal used by an animal to warn conspecifics of an approaching predator.
- alarm callsplural of alarm call: An auditory or other signal used by an animal to warn conspecifics of an approaching predator.
- alarm reactionThe initial symptoms which the body or another organism experiences when undergoing stress.
- baby alarmA baby monitor.
- heat alarmA device that gives an alarm upon detection of heat from a fire.
- rape alarmA portable alarm which, when activated, emits a shrill sound, alerting others that the user is in danger of rape or assault.
- silent alarmA burglar alarm that makes no noise that is audible to the trespasser.
Compound words 22
- alarmerOne who alarms; one who sounds the alarm.
- multialarmRequiring the work of several firetrucks to contain or extinguish.
- nonalarmNot of or pertaining to an alarm.
- alarmableEasily alarmed; excitable.
- alarminAny endogenous substance that signals tissue and cell damage
- autoalarmAn automatic radio receiver on a ship, for picking up distress calls.
- alarmfulCausing considerable worry or anxiety.
- alarmisticSynonym of alarmist: One who causes others to become alarmed without cause.
- alarmlessWithout a sense of alarm; unalarmed.
- alarmoneAn intracellular signal molecule produced due to harsh environmental factors, and serving to regulate the gene expression at transcription level.