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View synonyms for earshot

earshot

[ eer-shot ]

noun

  1. the range or distance within which a sound, voice, etc., can be heard.


earshot

/ 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of earshot1

First recorded in 1600–10; ear 1 + shot 1

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Example Sentences

At a Chinese restaurant several blocks away, and out of earshot of the protests, the conversation had carried.

Once you're out of breath, you might be within earshot of what that phrase conjures up in the United Kingdom: dullness.

Kate is believed to have been within earshot when the shot was fired, but William was on duty.

Embarrassed the tirade could be heard from within earshot of a public meeting, one commissioner went to shut the door.

There is a large antique birdcage with 20 finches ready to inform anyone within earshot that the sun has come up.

The minute they came within earshot of the girls they stopped talking and came on silently.

As for the girls, they could hardly wait to get out of earshot of the mine before letting loose a flood of excited comment.

The sound of a voice in that quiet place, out of earshot of his friends, startled Cyril, and he turned hastily round.

He left High Eagle and a small company of scouts to watch the Pawnees, and then he led the war party beyond earshot of their foes.

Master Freake walked at my saddle till we were out of earshot of the group in the open doorway.

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