noun
- Flaps of fabric or fur attached to a hat or cap that fold down to cover and warm the ears.
Usage: Usually plural; commonly found on winter hats, beanies, and cold-weather headwear.
Examples
- She pulled down the earflaps on her winter hat to keep her ears warm.
- The child's knit cap had soft fleece earflaps.
- He adjusted the earflaps before heading out into the cold wind.
- The vintage aviator hat featured leather earflaps.
- In winter, many people prefer hats with earflaps for extra protection.