hearing protector
nounUK /ˈhɪə.rɪŋ prəˌtek.tər/
US /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ prəˌtek.tɚ/
A thing you wear over your ears to keep loud sounds from hurting them.
He put on his hearing protectors before the fireworks started.
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2. A device worn over the ears to reduce loud noise in a workplace.
Workers in the factory must wear hearing protectors near the machines.
3. A covering that keeps ears warm as well as blocking sound.
She pulled her hearing protectors down over her ears in the cold wind.
4. A padded band worn by swimmers to keep water out of the ears.
The swimmer wore hearing protectors to keep the water out.