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earmuff

[ eer-muhf ]

noun

  1. either of a pair of often adjustable coverings for protecting the ears ear in cold weather.


earmuff

/ ˈɪəˌmʌf /

noun

  1. one of a pair of pads of fur or cloth, joined by a headband, for keeping the ears warm


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Word History and Origins

Origin of earmuff1

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; ear 1 + muff

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Example Sentences

Now, researchers have come up with a system that uses earmuffs to capture and sniff out that last group of gases.

To collect the gases, they selected earmuffs that make a tight seal with the head.

In fact, noise-cancelling earmuffs are highly recommended for toddlers and babies to protect their eardrums in loud environments.

A pair of protective earmuffs that also allow you to play soothing music.

While infant earmuffs are a common item to add to your registry, consider going a step further and grabbing this pair of baby Bluetooth headphones from BANZ.

And I've fixed her hair lovely—in a big curly earmuff, so it will never show at all.

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