earmuff

[ eer-muhf ]

/ ˈɪərˌmʌf /

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noun

either of a pair of often adjustable coverings for protecting the ears in cold weather.

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Origin of earmuff

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; ear¹ + muff

Words nearby earmuff

early warning, early-warning system, early wood, earmark, ear-minded, earmuff, earn, earned income, earned run, earned run average, earner

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How to use earmuff in a sentence

Now, researchers have come up with a system that uses earmuffs to capture and sniff out that last group of gases.
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To collect the gases, they selected earmuffs that make a tight seal with the head.
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In fact, noise-cancelling earmuffs are highly recommended for toddlers and babies to protect their eardrums in loud environments.
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A pair of protective earmuffs that also allow you to play soothing music.
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And I've fixed her hair lovely—in a big curly earmuff, so it will never show at all.
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British Dictionary definitions for earmuff

earmuff

/ (ˈɪəˌmʌf) /

noun

one of a pair of pads of fur or cloth, joined by a headband, for keeping the ears warm

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