earmuff

English

Alternative forms

  • ear muff

Etymology

From ear +‎ muff.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɪəmʌfs/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

earmuff (plural earmuffs)

  1. A garment to keep the ears warm.
  2. A garment or part worn over a single ear.
  3. A sound-deadening cup or a pair of such cups worn over the ear or ears.
  4. Attributive form of earmuffs.

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