muffler
noun
muf·fler
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Definition of muffler
1a
: a scarf worn around the neck
b
: something that hides or disguises
2
: a device to deaden noise
especially
: one forming part of the exhaust system of an automotive vehicle
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Other Words from muffler
mufflered
\ ˈmə-flərd
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of muffler in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The other implements reportedly included tire irons, a muffler, a shopping cart and even a couch. — Fox News, "Four Michigan teens to be sentenced as adults in connection with 'Overpassing' game death," 24 July 2019 If that still doesn't feel fast enough for you, Maureen, try chiseling a hole in your muffler. — courant.com, "Car Talk: Mystery overheating may be due to cooling fan," 21 July 2019 There have been cars that had to be eased along to dampen the roar of the burned-out muffler and some that must have proceeded only because of prayer. — Sainted & Tainted Writers, Twin Cities, "Sainted and Tainted: For five years I’ve watched this mother and her children …," 6 July 2019 The neighbor acknowledged using a grinder to take the muffler off his truck. — John Benson, cleveland.com, "Drunk passenger attempts to flee from police: North Royalton Police Blotter," 3 July 2019 North Chicago, was charged June 2 with driving without a license and driving with a loud muffler after he was stopped on the 600 block of Skokie Boulevard, police said. — Daniel I. Dorfman, chicagotribune.com, "Blotter: Man charged with cannabis possession in Glencoe," 6 June 2019 Rain drips through holes in the roof and onto shelves of rusted mufflers. — Laura Newberry, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column One: In a tiny California town ravaged by fire, a muralist finds a calling — and notoriety," 18 June 2019 The muffler can be damaged or ripped out with the catalytic converter. — David Hodari, WSJ, "Thieves Mine Catalytic Converters for Metal More Valuable Than Gold," 10 Feb. 2019 It is described as having a lift kit, 20-inch black and silver rims, no cap and a loud muffler, police said. — Jane Ford-stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Stranger entices girls in mid-day on Greenfield Avenue West Allis police looking for him," 10 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'muffler.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for muffler
muffler
noun
English Language Learners Definition of muffler
US
: a device that is attached to the engine of a vehicle to make it quieter
: a piece of cloth worn around your neck to keep it warm
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muffler
noun
muf·fler
| \ ˈmə-flər
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Kids Definition of muffler
1
: a scarf for the neck
2
: a device to deaden the noise of an engine (as of an automobile)
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