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

The noise is in earshot of the IDEPSCA’s day laborer center, one of five operated by the organization that have supported workers for over two decades.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

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.

From MarketWatch

Penelope sat within earshot of the children’s antics, but she scarcely heard them, for she was deep in thought.

From Literature

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

From Literature

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