Muffler

/ˈmʌflər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A garment worn around the neck for warmth.

She wrapped her colorful muffler tightly around her neck on the chilly morning.

A device for reducing the noise emitted by an engine, especially in a vehicle.

The mechanic replaced the old muffler to make the car run quieter.

A similar device used in various machinery to reduce noise.

The factory installed new mufflers on the machines to comply with noise regulations.

Middle English 'muffler' from the Old French 'mouffle' meaning a thick or warm scarf.

muffler shop

A place where mufflers and exhaust systems are repaired or replaced.

muffler bearing

A part of a motor that is related to noise reduction.

exhaust

The system that expels gases from an engine.

scarf

A piece of cloth worn around the neck for warmth.

A noisy or attention-seeking modification on a car.

That car has a real muffler on it, making heads turn everywhere.

A warm scarf, often elaborately designed.

Look at that muffler she's wearing; it’s so stylish!