legroom

noun

leg·​room ˈleg-ˌrüm 

-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

Recent Examples on the Web

That extended wheelbase allowed Rivian to stretch the second-row legroom versus the R1 while also affording enough space within the passenger doors to fully roll the window glass down. —ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026

Of course, emergency rows and bulkheads have extended legroom (sometimes at an additional cost), often attracting taller customers who may make an exception for an open middle seat in these areas. —Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026

Waymo describes it as a more expansive cabin with extra legroom, a flat floor and a low step-in height. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026

That includes first class or business class, but also the premium seats in the middle of the plane that offer slightly more legroom, priority boarding and less time to exit the plane upon landing. —Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 30 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for legroom

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