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
Now, just a stone’s throw away, a different scene is unfolding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
In a village just a stone's throw away from the popular seaside town of Benllech, a group of new-build homes sit mostly empty.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 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
A stone’s throw away, little kids played tag around a white marble fountain.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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