earshot

American  

[eer-shot] / ˈɪərˌʃɒt /

noun

1. the range or distance within which a sound, voice, etc., can be heard.

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earshot British  

/ ˈɪəˌʃɒt /

noun

1. the range or distance within which sound may be heard (esp in the phrases within earshot, out of earshot )

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Etymology

Origin of earshot

First recorded in 1600–10; ear ¹ + shot ¹

Example Sentences

I tug my siblings into the kitchen, out of earshot of the couch where Dad and Aunt Melissa have settled to watch the broadcast.

From Literature

That meant no friends, classmates, teachers, parents, brothers, or supermarket cashiers nearby or within earshot.

From Literature

Best whisper that out of the earshot of Scotland folk.

From BBC

Once we’re out of earshot, I say, “I’m having folks over on Saturday for a work party in the lo‘i.

From Literature

Within his opponent's earshot, Zverev repeatedly said that the Spaniard was cramping and not injured, and therefore should not receive any treatment.

From BBC

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