earshot

[eer-shot]

noun

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

earshot

/ ˈɪəˌʃɒt /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of earshot¹

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

Example Sentences

Students are almost always within earshot of a fountain; Qubein says the water has an energizing effect.

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At least that’s what some on the force have taken to calling the veteran Internal Affairs detective, usually out of earshot.

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The parents had not wanted their kids to hear the conversation — and figured they were out of earshot.

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Every part of L.A. is within earshot of thunder today, he said.

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In September all gigs were cancelled after residents living within earshot of the music filed a legal complaint over the noise.

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