earmuff

noun

ear·​muff ˈir-ˌməf How to pronounce earmuff (audio)
: 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
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Wearing earmuffs backstage, her son waved at his mom and also joined her onstage. 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 See All Example Sentences for earmuff

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of earmuff was in 1881

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“Earmuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earmuff. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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earmuff

noun
ear·​muff ˈi(ə)r-ˌməf How to pronounce earmuff (audio)
: 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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