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

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earshot

By then the couple was out of earshot, but the man’s “enough please” comment lingered.

From Salon ● May 22, 2026

In accordance with government media regulations, AFP was accompanied by an army officer, who stepped out of earshot during interviews.

From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026

He stamps his feet, whirls his arms and screams at whichever referee is unlucky enough to be within earshot.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

Best whisper that out of the earshot of Scotland folk.

From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026

There, out of earshot of the contestants, top players were discussing and analyzing in depth every game, move by move, as it was played.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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