earshot

ear-shot · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The range or distance within which one can hear sounds.

Related words

See also: hearing, out of earshot, within earshot
Synonyms: hearing distance, hearing range

Etymology

A compound from ear + shot (in the sense of "range"), dating from the early 17th century. The "shot" element refers to the distance something can reach, similar to "bowshot."