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Definition of earmuffs

earmuffs

/ˈɪə.mʌfs/
ear · muffs
Plural:earmuffs
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• noun

1

A pair of soft, insulated coverings connected by a flexible band across the top or back of the head, worn over the ears to protect them from cold weather.

Example

"She put on her fleece earmuffs and a heavy scarf before stepping out into the freezing wind."

2

A pair of padded, sound-absorbing cups connected by a headband, worn over the ears to protect hearing from loud industrial or environmental noise.

Example

"Factory workers are required to wear acoustic earmuffs while operating the heavy stamping machinery."

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early
earmark
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earn
earner
earnest

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a compound of 'ear' and 'muff' (from Dutch 'mof', a warm covering for the hands); modern wire-frame thermal earmuffs were invented and patented in 1877 by 15-year-old American inventor Chester Greenwood.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Earmuffs. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/earmuffs
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