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Definition of Earshot
1. Noun. The range within which a voice can be heard. "The children were told to stay within earshot"
Definition of Earshot
1. n. Reach of the ear; distance at which words may be heard.
Definition of Earshot
1. Noun. A distance from which sound is still audible ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Earshot
1. the range within which sound can be heard [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Earshot
Literary usage of Earshot
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Things Chinese: Being Notes on Various Subjects Connected with China by James Dyer Ball (1893)
"... a dozen cicadas are within earshot) then after a short rest he starts off
again with a wearying iteration through the hot hours of the day. ..."
2. Life and Public Services of Charles Sumner by Charles Edwards Lester (1874)
"Not only was some slimy spy lurking within earshot of every man worth tracking,
but there were scores of strong sympathizers with the Rebellion, ..."
3. The Canadian Monthly and National Review by William White (1873)
"So soon as they were within earshot the latter exclaimed, " Is that you, little
one ? I have been crazy with anxiety about you. ..."
4. Good Words by Norman Macleod (1879)
"... then the sound of loud snoring arose from the tents, which had unfortunately
been pitched within earshot, and caused much mirth to those in the church. ..."
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