earflaps

Winter cap feature

Earflaps are the parts of a cap or hat that fold down to cover and warm the ears.

They're characteristic of trapper hats, aviator caps, and cold-weather headgear: He pulled down the earflaps as the wind picked up.

When not needed, earflaps typically fold up and fasten at the crown.

headgear

ushanka

Fur hat, flaps optional

  • trapperOne who catches animals
  • aviatorOne who pilots aircraft
  • bomberExplosive-delivery aircraft or saboteur

hat · cap · deerstalker · hunting · fur · leather · canvas · wool · fleece · corduroy

warmth

insulated

Shielded from heat loss

cozy · snug · toasty · padded · quilted · woolen · plush · heated · comfort · softness

winter

cold

Low temperature state

chill · freezing · arctic · tundra · polar · skiing · snowboarding · sledding · ice-fishing · mountaineering

fashion

vintage

Quality from past eras

style · accessory · plaid · checkered · designer · urban · runway · streetwear · utilitarian · outdoorsy

Opposites
ear coverage/exposure

earflapsvisor

Eye-shading brim

brim · sun hat · baseball cap · beanie · top hat

Phrases
Family

earflap

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G