Earshot

/ˈi‍əʃɒt/

/ˈiɹˌʃɑt/, /ˈɪɹˌʃɑt/

Earshot

the range or distance within which a sound or voice can be heard

synonyms : earreach

Examples

1. Everyone within earshot soon knew her opinion of Reggie.

2. Mark was out of earshot, walking ahead of them.

3. I waited until the boss had moved out of earshot before I started telling Jen my scheme.

4. They didn't realize I had come within earshot while they were discussing my performance in school.