: one of a pair of ear coverings connected by a flexible band and worn as protection against cold or noises
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wearing a pair of earmuffs
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Bring up to five friends (no more than 800 pounds total) as well as your swimsuit, flip-flops, and hats and earmuffs.
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Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
One excellent option is a three-in-one piece of apparel specifically designed for chainsaw work: a forestry helmet with attached earmuffs and drop-down mesh visor to protect eyes and face from flying debris.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2024
Passengers braced against the damp air, many of whom were wrapped in scarves and wearing gloves, earmuffs strapped around their heads.
—Monisha Rajesh, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2024
But it was equally dotted by adolescents, some young enough to be hoisted onto their parents’ shoulders wearing noise-canceling earmuffs.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 15 Sep. 2024
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Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
One excellent option is a three-in-one piece of apparel specifically designed for chainsaw work: a forestry helmet with attached earmuffs and drop-down mesh visor to protect eyes and face from flying debris.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2024
Passengers braced against the damp air, many of whom were wrapped in scarves and wearing gloves, earmuffs strapped around their heads.
—Monisha Rajesh, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2024
But it was equally dotted by adolescents, some young enough to be hoisted onto their parents’ shoulders wearing noise-canceling earmuffs.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 15 Sep. 2024
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“Earmuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earmuff. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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earmuff
noun
ear·muff
ˈi(ə)r-ˌməf 
: one of a pair of pads joined by a flexible band and worn to protect the ears against cold or noise
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