earmuff

[ eer-muhf ]

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

Origin of earmuff

1
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; ear1 + muff

Words Nearby earmuff

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How to use earmuff in a sentence

  • And I've fixed her hair lovely—in a big curly earmuff, so it will never show at all.

    Ptomaine Street | Carolyn Wells

British Dictionary definitions for earmuff

earmuff

/ (ˈɪəˌmʌf) /


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

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