earmuff

noun

ear·​muff ˈir-ˌməf 

: one of a pair of ear coverings connected by a flexible band and worn as protection against cold or noises

Examples of earmuff in a Sentence

wearing a pair of earmuffs

Recent Examples on the Web

Ugg Logo Embroidered Shearling Earmuffs Just like toasty warm Ugg boots and slippers, the earmuffs are lined with ultra-soft sheepskin shearling that provides a thick, protective layer between my ears and brisk winter air. —Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025

Then wrap extra pieces of pipe cleaner into small buns and glue them onto each end, creating little earmuffs. —Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025

One way to do that is to find chic winter accessories like leather gloves, fluffy earmuffs, a cool-kid beanie, platform boots, or a ludicrously capacious scarf. —Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2025

Our daughter, Miriam, came along on most turkey hunts, earmuffs on her head and camouflage draped over her backpack carrier. —Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for earmuff

• dyestuff
• enough
• foodstuff
• handcuff
• rebuff
• tartuffe
• buff
• cuff
• duff
• fluff
• gruff
• hough

Kids Definition

earmuff

noun

ear·​muff ˈi(ə)r-ˌməf 

: one of a pair of pads joined by a flexible band and worn to protect the ears against cold or noise