Pronunciation: /ɪərˌʃɒt/
noun the distance within which a sound can be heard
A1 I can hear the music playing in the next room because it's within earshot.
A2 She whispered something to her friend, but I was out of earshot and couldn't hear what she said.
B1 The teacher's voice was just within earshot, so I could still hear the instructions from the other room.
B2 The sound of the waves crashing on the shore was just within earshot as we sat on the balcony.
C1 Even though they were speaking in hushed tones, their conversation was within earshot of the entire room.
C2 The distant sound of the church bells was barely within earshot, but it added a peaceful ambiance to the evening.
adjective within hearing range
A1 I can't hear you because you are out of earshot.
A2 The music was playing loudly, but I could still hear her voice within earshot.
B1 The children were playing in the park within earshot of their parents.
B2 The conversation was private, so they made sure to speak out of earshot of others.
C1 The spy listened in on the conversation from a safe distance within earshot.
C2 She overheard the confidential information while standing within earshot of the executives.
formal The sound of the music was within earshot of the neighbors.
informal I could hear their conversation because I was within earshot.
slang I didn't want to be caught within earshot of the teacher gossiping.
figurative The news of the scandal spread quickly, reaching everyone within earshot.
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