Definition of EARSHOT

earshot

Plural: earshots

Noun

  • The range within which sound or a voice can be heard.
  • the range within which a voice can be heard
    • "the children were told to stay within earshot"
  • A distance from which sound is still audible.

Examples

  • I'll row out on the lake but stay within earshot.
  • Keeping a close watch, he made sure his opponent’s strategy stayed out of his EARSHOT.

Origin / Etymology

From ear + shot.

Synonyms

earreach, hearing

Scrabble Score: 10

earshot: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
earshot: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
earshot: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

earshot: valid Words With Friends Word