muffler

noun

muf·​fler ˈmə-flər How to pronounce muffler (audio)
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 adjective

Examples of muffler in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of muffler was circa 1536

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“Muffler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muffler. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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muffler

noun
muf·​fler ˈməf-lər How to pronounce muffler (audio)
1
: a scarf worn to protect the neck
2
: something that deadens noises
especially : a device attached to the exhaust system of an automobile

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