muffler

noun

muf·​fler ˈmə-flər 

1

a

: a scarf worn around the neck

b

: something that hides or disguises

2

: a device to deaden noise

especially : one forming part of the exhaust system of an automotive vehicle

mufflered

ˈmə-flərd 

adjective

Examples of muffler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s the quick-lube place, the muffler place, the paint-and-body place, and the windshield place—all under one Charlotte roof. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 July 2026

As part of the conversion required to make the car street-legal, the restrictors were removed, the suspension was adjusted to increase ground clearance, and mufflers and passenger seats were installed. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 July 2026

The bill also clarifies that only those powered by liquid fuel, such as gasoline, require a muffler. — Madison Smalstig july 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Electric cars also don't have radiators, fuel tanks, or exhaust systems that can cause problems, spark plugs that need to be replaced every 100,000 miles or so, oil that needs to be changed regularly, or mufflers that eventually wear out. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

muffler

noun

muf·​fler ˈməf-lər 

1

: a scarf worn to protect the neck

2

: something that deadens noises

especially : a device attached to the exhaust system of an automobile