English Explanatory Dictionary

earmuff

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪəmʌfs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-earmuff.wav

Word forms

earmuff earmuffs ear muff

Etymology

From ear + muff.

Derived words

earmuffed
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