earmuffs

Padded ear covers

Earmuffs are a pair of soft coverings worn over the ears, connected by a band that passes over the head.

They provide warmth in cold weather or muffle loud sounds in noisy environments: She pulled on her earmuffs before heading out into the snow.

Protective earmuffs for noise reduction are bulkier than the fuzzy kind worn for warmth.

headwear

beanie

Snug brimless cap

tuque · hood · cap · helmet · headband · snood · hat

apparel

headband

Forehead-worn fabric strip

fur · plush · velvet · knitwear · textile · garment · wearable · unisex · adjustable · foldable

warmth

cozy

Warm and snug

toasty · fleece · woolly · plush · fluffy · padded · sherpa · knitted · lined · heated

winter

snow

Frozen crystalline precipitation

freezing · skiing · snowboarding · ice-skating · sledding · December · January · February · outerwear · layering

noise-reduction

decibels

Acoustic intensity units

factory · machinery · lawn-mower · power-tools · OSHA · attenuation · acoustic · noise-canceling · muffling

fashion

stylish

Fashionably elegant

boutique · sequined · embellished · colorful · matching · coordinated · runway · statement · retro · vintage

Categories
Opposites
ear coverage

earmuffsearrings

Jewelry worn on lobes

sensory function

earmuffshearing aids

Personal sound amplifiers

ear trumpet · listening devices · ear trumpets · earbuds · headphones

thermal function

earmuffssun visor

Hinged panel blocking brightness

sweatband · mesh cap

Phrases
Family

earmuff, earmuffed

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G