earshot

[ˈɪəʃɒt]

earshot Definition

the distance within which a sound produced by normal conversation can be heard.

Using earshot: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "earshot" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I stayed within earshot of the phone while I waited for the call.

  • Example

    The teacher's voice was out of earshot, so the students couldn't hear what she was saying.

  • Example

    He lowered his voice so that he wouldn't be overheard within earshot.

earshot Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for earshot

  • hearing range
  • auditory range
  • hearing distance
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Summary: earshot in Brief

'Earshot' [ˈɪəʃɒt] refers to the distance within which a sound produced by normal conversation can be heard. It is often used in phrases like 'within earshot' and 'out of earshot,' as in 'I stayed within earshot of the phone while I waited for the call.'