earmuff
nounUK /ˈɪəmʌf/
US /ˈɪrmʌf/
A soft cover you wear over your ears to keep them warm or to block loud noise.
She put on her earmuffs before going out into the cold snow.
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2. One of a pair of padded covers attached to a band worn over the head to protect the ears from noise.
The workers wore earmuffs to protect their ears from the loud machines.
3. A small soft pad worn over one ear, often to stay warm.
He pulled his earmuff down over his cold ear.
4. A protective covering for the ear used in cold weather or noisy places.
Skiers often wear earmuffs on the mountain.