: 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
Some of the items were Olmec figures, grinding stones, clay and stone earmuffs, and a human head amulet.
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Kara Nelson, CNN, 19 Aug. 2023
Protective earmuffs are their saving grace and are basically part of the interior design: In each room, a pair sits within arms reach in case a fire truck blows by.
—Curbed, 7 Aug. 2023
There are earmuffs made specially for dogs, but those are best introduced to a dog gradually in advance of fireworks.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 3 July 2023
Museums across the United States are installing and providing accessible features like noise-canceling earmuffs for sensory-sensitive visitors, a wheelchair-accessible carousel, hosting sensory-friendly hours, and more.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2023
According to the charges, the items found in Kurts' dorm room included a tactical vest, empty boxes for ammunition and magazines, a tactical knife, a folding knife, firearm earmuffs, six propane canisters, fireworks, lighter fluid, a battery with wires and a lock pick set.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2023
This was a night when earmuffs, buffalo robes and warming pans were need.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2023
The sound was phenomenal, even with earmuffs.
—Nick Fuller Googins, Men's Health, 5 Apr. 2023
These super fun animal ear headphones come with a mic and cushy earmuffs and most importantly, a 94 decibel volume limit to protect vulnerable little ears.
—Esther Carlstone, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2023
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Kara Nelson, CNN, 19 Aug. 2023
Protective earmuffs are their saving grace and are basically part of the interior design: In each room, a pair sits within arms reach in case a fire truck blows by.
—Curbed, 7 Aug. 2023
There are earmuffs made specially for dogs, but those are best introduced to a dog gradually in advance of fireworks.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 3 July 2023
Museums across the United States are installing and providing accessible features like noise-canceling earmuffs for sensory-sensitive visitors, a wheelchair-accessible carousel, hosting sensory-friendly hours, and more.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2023
According to the charges, the items found in Kurts' dorm room included a tactical vest, empty boxes for ammunition and magazines, a tactical knife, a folding knife, firearm earmuffs, six propane canisters, fireworks, lighter fluid, a battery with wires and a lock pick set.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2023
This was a night when earmuffs, buffalo robes and warming pans were need.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2023
The sound was phenomenal, even with earmuffs.
—Nick Fuller Googins, Men's Health, 5 Apr. 2023
These super fun animal ear headphones come with a mic and cushy earmuffs and most importantly, a 94 decibel volume limit to protect vulnerable little ears.
—Esther Carlstone, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2023
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First Known Use
1881, in the meaning defined above
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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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