muffler

word

Definition

A muffler is a device on a vehicle's exhaust to reduce noise, or a long piece of cloth worn around the neck to keep warm.

Usage & Nuances

Can mean both an automotive part ('exhaust muffler') and a scarf (mainly British or older usage). In American English, 'muffler' as 'scarf' is rare; 'scarf' is more common. For cars, always means the noise-reducing component.

Spanish: silenciador (auto) - bufanda (ropa)Portuguese (BR): silenciador (carro) - cachecol (roupa)Portuguese (PT): silenciador (carro) - cachecol (roupa)Chinese (Simplified): 消音器（汽车）- 围巾（衣物）Chinese (Traditional): 消音器（汽車）- 圍巾（衣物）Hindi: मफलर (साइलेंसर) - मफलर (गर्म कपड़ा)Arabic: كاتم الصوت (سيارة) - وشاح (ملابس)Bengali: স্যাইলেন্সার (গাড়ির জন্য) - মাফলার (গলার জন্য) Russian: глушитель (авто) - шарф (устар.)Japanese: マフラー Vietnamese: ống xả (xe ô tô) - khăn quàng cổ (cổ điển)Korean: 머플러 (자동차용, 목도리)Turkish: susturucu (araç) - atkı (eski)Urdu: سائِلینسر (گاڑی کے لیے) - مفلر (گردن کے لیے)Indonesian: knalpot (mobil) - syal (kuno)

Example Sentences

The muffler on my car is broken.

basic

She wore a red muffler to keep warm.

basic

A loud noise came from the muffler.

basic

You should replace your muffler before it falls off.

natural

He wrapped his old wool muffler around his neck and went outside.

natural

Every winter, my dad complains about the car's muffler making weird noises.

natural