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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Economy Plus, for example, offers extra legroom and early boarding — two benefits that can meaningfully improve comfort, especially on longer flights. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026 Throughout March, Southwest will also be adding signage to reserve bins above extra legroom seating for those customers. Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026 In coach, seats are arranged two on each side of the aisle, while business class features a two-and-one layout with wider seats and more legroom. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026 Passengers whose flights are canceled are eligible for a refund on their airfare and any optional travel charges such as extra legroom seating and priority boarding. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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