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Grammar : Noun
Spell : eer-shot
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪərˌʃɒt



Definition of earshot

Origin :
  • c.1600, from ear (n.1) + shot (n.) in the sense of "range" (e.g. bowshot).
  • As in range : noun sphere, distance, extent
  • As in : noun short distance
  • As in purview : noun range
  • As in hearing : noun ability to perceive sound
Example sentences :
  • The moment they were out of earshot Helen turned to her lover.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • "At your service, sir," said he; and I drew him out of earshot of those others.
  • Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "I can't," said Jeff ruthlessly, when he had got her out of earshot.
  • Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown
  • And now they had walked out of earshot, and I heard no more.
  • Extract from : « That Boy Of Norcott's » by Charles James Lever
  • "In the variety of knowledge there is safety," he said; and then they passed out of earshot.
  • Extract from : « An Outcast of the Islands » by Joseph Conrad
  • It began at the center with its repetition as the words were conveyed to those out of earshot.
  • Extract from : « The Plunderer » by Roy Norton
  • Kelley looked back to see that Fred was well out of earshot.
  • Extract from : « They of the High Trails » by Hamlin Garland
  • They were hardly out of earshot before the girls turned to her.
  • Extract from : « Phyllis » by Dorothy Whitehill
  • The rivals were alone, and nobody was within sight or earshot.
  • Extract from : « Bulldog And Butterfly » by David Christie Murray
  • Making sure they were out of earshot, the man spoke rapidly.
  • Extract from : « Prairie Flowers » by James B. Hendryx

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