earmuff

/ˈɪəmʌfs/noun
Elementary
1

A garment to keep the ears warm.

2

A garment or part worn over a single ear.

3

A sound-deadening cup or a pair of such cups worn over the ear or ears.

4

Attributive form of earmuffs.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing