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

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Example Sentences

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earshot

A church bell can sound within earshot of a mosque's call to prayer; a shrine belonging to one faith can draw followers of another.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

“I want to see my children!” a sobbing Cerimedo declared at one point in earshot of the media.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

Just as important as Kiffin’s ability to light up scoreboards was his knack for using any microphone within earshot to stir up attention.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

It was just out of earshot from Oz nodding along to musings on how “sleep is when the brain cleanses itself.”

From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026

When they were far enough from the riot of traffic and out of earshot of anyone on shore, Somkit cut the motor off.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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