: space in which to extend the legs while seated
Examples of legroom in a Sentence
I need a car with more legroom.
airplane seats that offer little legroom
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 25 June 2025
In economy, travelers enjoy generous legroom and a robust selection of in-flight entertainment.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
Taller travelers may benefit from bulkhead or exit-row seats with extra legroom..
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
The average legroom on those carriers today is 31 inches, down from 35 inches in the late 20th century.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 25 June 2025
In economy, travelers enjoy generous legroom and a robust selection of in-flight entertainment.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
Taller travelers may benefit from bulkhead or exit-row seats with extra legroom..
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
The average legroom on those carriers today is 31 inches, down from 35 inches in the late 20th century.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for legroom
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“Legroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legroom. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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