1. a pair of soft coverings connected by a band, worn over the ears to keep them warm
2. a protective device worn over the ears to reduce loud noise

Examples

• She put on her fuzzy pink earmuffs before going outside in the snow.
• The construction worker wore earmuffs to protect his hearing from the loud machinery.
• My grandmother knitted me a pair of wool earmuffs for winter.
• Airport ground crew must wear earmuffs when working near jet engines.
• The earmuffs kept her ears toasty during the long walk to school.
• He adjusted his earmuffs before starting the chainsaw.
• The children’s earmuffs had cute animal designs on them.