1. the part of a cap, hat, or hood that covers or protects the ear
Usage: usually used in plural (earlaps)

Examples

• The winter hat had warm earlaps to keep out the cold wind.
• She pulled down the earlaps of her beanie to cover her ears.
• The child's snow hat featured fuzzy earlaps lined with fleece.
• He adjusted the earlaps on his cap before heading outside.
• The vintage aviator hat came with leather earlaps.