Definition

A piece of material on a hat that can be folded down to cover the ears, providing warmth and protection.

Example

She wore a winter hat with earflaps to keep her ears warm in the cold weather.

Conversation

Hey, do you think I should wear my hat with the earflap today?

Definitely! It's really cold outside.

Yeah, I just want to keep my ears warm.

Good idea! That earflap will help a lot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Earflap → The word is formed from "ear" (from Old English "eare", meaning the organ of hearing) and "flap" (from Middle English "flappen", meaning to move or swing loosely). An earflap refers to a part of a hat or garment that covers the ears, moving or swinging loosely to provide warmth.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'ear' as the part of your body that needs protection and 'flap' as something that moves loosely. This helps you remember that an earflap is something that covers and protects your ears.

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