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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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 The car’s interior feels more airy and offers decent legroom. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026 The spacious interior boasts great legroom and excellently padded leather seats, while Toyota brings their usual safety features. Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 28 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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