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

Of course, like-minded groups can shout it out later out of your earshot.

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People may appear happy for you on the face of it, but they may not be so generous when your sons are out of earshot, especially if friends, family or acquaintances need money.

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These would be likely to intrigue the soothsayer and lure her out of hiding, if she happened to be in earshot.

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Most of the nearby passengers had since moved to compartments well out of earshot.

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If Simon were within earshot, he must speak now, or else all was lost.

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