earshot

Definition

A distance from which sound is still audible.

Etymology

From ear + shot.

Example Sentences

• "I'll row out on the lake but stay within earshot."
• "Loola glances about her to make sure that nobody is within earshot, then speaks at last almost in a whisper."
• "When Atticus was out of earshot Jem yelled after him: “I thought I wanted to be a lawyer but I ain’t so sure now!”"