headroom

noun

head·​room ˈhed-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: vertical space in which to stand, sit, or move

Examples of headroom in a Sentence

He's looking for a car with a lot of headroom.

Recent Examples on the Web

Apple has returned to its premium MacBook Pro lineup with a silicon upgrade that targets power users who want more headroom. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026

This space has ample headroom to stand upright thanks to its downstairs location, which is always a nice bonus in a tiny house. —Adam Williams march 01, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026

There’s more passenger space than in a Crosstrek, and more than 25 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats for stuff—but tall people will find the 36.4 inches of rear-seat headroom a challenge on top-line Uncharted SUVs with the panoramic roof. —Marty Padgett, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026

Family Friendliness: The Genesis GV80 is popular for its ample size that offers plenty of legroom, headroom, and cargo space—all ensconced in a muted cabin filled with premium touches. —Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for headroom

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume