noun
muffler
MUHFL
Muffler (noun) means (US) The part of a car's exhaust system that reduces engine noise. Example: “The old truck needed a new muffler — it was way too loud.”
noun
1
(US) The part of a car's exhaust system that reduces engine noise.
"The old truck needed a new muffler — it was way too loud."
"A hole in the muffler made the engine roar."
2
A thick scarf worn around the neck for warmth.
"He wrapped a wool muffler around his neck before heading out."
"Grandad always wore a tartan muffler in winter."
How to use muffler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the noise-dampening part of a car's exhaust, or an old-fashioned word for a warm scarf.
UK vs US
In British English, a car's muffler is usually called a "silencer" instead.
Common pairings
car muffler
wool muffler
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Word forms
- Plural
- mufflers
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Etymology
From muffle plus the agent suffix -er — "something that muffles."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “muffler” mean?
The word “muffler” means (US) The part of a car's exhaust system that reduces engine noise. In plain terms, either the noise-dampening part of a car's exhaust, or an old-fashioned word for a warm scarf.
How do you pronounce “muffler”?
“Muffler” is pronounced MUHFL (/ˈmʌflɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “muffler” in a sentence?
Here is “muffler” used in a sentence: “The old truck needed a new muffler — it was way too loud.”
What part of speech is “muffler”?
“Muffler” is a noun.
How many meanings does “muffler” have?
“Muffler” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (US) The part of a car's exhaust system that reduces engine noise.
