stone's throw
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of stone's throw
First recorded in 1575–85
Example Sentences
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The Buffalo Bills owners have their very own version of Camelot: Camelot Farms in Boca Raton, which is located just a stone’s throw from their daughter’s primary residence.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
A stone's throw from the barbed wire and minefields that separate the two Koreas, thousands gathered for a music festival this weekend to sing about peace in a place synonymous with conflict.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
And of course, Download is only a stone's throw from East Midlands Airport for metalheads travelling from even further afield.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
More than 40 years ago, the writer of such hits as “Jolene” and “9 to 5” invested millions of dollars to jointly own a theme park a stone’s throw from her childhood home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
Alfred and Gracy lived in the rough log cabin, currently located in the work yard, a stone’s throw from the rear entrance of the main house.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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