: one of a pair of ear coverings connected by a flexible band and worn as protection against cold or noises
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wearing a pair of earmuffs
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Wearing earmuffs backstage, her son waved at his mom and also joined her onstage.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Captain Brett handed out earplugs and earmuffs, to shield against the roar of the airboat’s enormous caged propeller.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Bianca posted a photo of the baby boy wearing large noise-reduction earmuffs to protect his ears while Luke performed on stage.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Area of use Though all shooting earmuffs provide noise reduction, some earmuffs are not practical for specific environments.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Captain Brett handed out earplugs and earmuffs, to shield against the roar of the airboat’s enormous caged propeller.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Bianca posted a photo of the baby boy wearing large noise-reduction earmuffs to protect his ears while Luke performed on stage.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Area of use Though all shooting earmuffs provide noise reduction, some earmuffs are not practical for specific environments.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
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“Earmuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earmuff. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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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
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