earmuff
Americannoun
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earmuffs
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noun
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Origin of earmuff
Example Sentences
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He took out a set of earmuff hearing protectors and put them on.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 7, 2019
No wonder Fisher’s Leia—with that bisque complexion, those tender-soft yet sparkling eyes, and yes, that earmuff hair—is one of the most enduring images of 1970s and 1980s pop culture.
From Time ● Dec. 27, 2016
The Princess Leia effect is mainly seen in hair – not the absurd earmuff buns, but the plait headband worn in The Empire Strikes Back, which is very Keash braid bar.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 26, 2015
If the Beatles made England swing for the young, then Bond was a travel-poster boy for the earmuff brigade.
From Time ● Oct. 5, 2012
“You know, the only reason I suggest less earmuff time is so you can make friends.”
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
Earplugs and earmuffs should have a Noise Reduction Rating of at least 22 decibels.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026
“Yeah, absolutely, it was kind of earmuffs in that sense, and I know it was for Jim too,” said John Harbaugh, who improved to 3-0 in games against his younger brother.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2024
Short and simple, it showed her wearing earmuffs and sunglasses as she made her presentation.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
Even Ramsay himself has cashed in on the popularity of the clip, releasing a short run of "idiot sandwich earmuffs," with slices of bread serving as the ear coverings.
From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2022
Maybe fifth grade will be the year of earmuffs and the second year without a friend who is not a fish or in a book.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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