legroom

noun

leg·​room ˈleg-ˌrüm How to pronounce legroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m,
 also  ˈlāg-
: 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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Advertisement In other cases, however, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Administration on immigration, giving it legroom to revoke temporary legal protections and deport many migrants—including to countries other than their own. 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

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of legroom was in 1837

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“Legroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legroom. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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