Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

earshot

Noun

/ˈɪərʃɒt/

Definition

The range within which a person can hear something.

Examples

She wanted to have a private conversation, so she stepped out of earshot of the crowd.
He was just within earshot of the barking dog, which started to annoy him.

Meaning

Earshot refers to the distance at which someone is able to hear another person speaking. It emphasizes the proximity needed to catch sounds or conversations.