earmuff

ear·muff

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [eer-muhf]
- /ˈɪərˌmʌf/
- /ˈɪrˌ.məf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [eer-muhf]
- /ˈɪərˌmʌf/

Definitions of earmuff word

noun earmuff either of a pair of often adjustable coverings for protecting the ears in cold weather. 1
noun earmuff A garment to keep the ears warm. 1
noun plural earmuff garment for keeping ears warm 1
noun earmuff one of a pair of pads of fur or cloth, joined by a headband, for keeping the ears warm 0
noun earmuff A garment or part worn over a single ear. 0
noun earmuff A sound-deadening cup or a pair of such cups worn over the ear or ears. 0

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Origin of earmuff

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1855-60; ear1 + muff

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Parts of speech for Earmuff

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

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earmuff popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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