noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A distance from which sound is still audible. idiomatic, uncountable, usually

   "I'll row out on the lake but stay within earshot."

2. 2
   the range within which a voice can be heard wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aceauditory rangebitbowshotbrief spancarrying distance

Example

More examples

"He lives within earshot of my house."

Etymology

From ear + shot.

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