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

But once I’m out of eyesight but not out of earshot, I hear Theo calling me again.

From Literature

That way, she’s nearby in case we need anything, but Teddy’s out of earshot.

From Literature

I tug my siblings into the kitchen, out of earshot of the couch where Dad and Aunt Melissa have settled to watch the broadcast.

From Literature

That meant no friends, classmates, teachers, parents, brothers, or supermarket cashiers nearby or within earshot.

From Literature

Best whisper that out of the earshot of Scotland folk.

From BBC

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