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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Airlines aren’t going to give up precious cabin real estate with larger seats and more legroom at the back of the plane. Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025 Hauenstein, who joined Delta 20 years ago, led the airline’s lucrative embrace of travelers willing to spend more for a more luxurious trip, or at least a few more inches of legroom on board. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025 Flight attendants favor exit row window seats for the extra legroom, quiet surroundings, and a better chance at restful travel. Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025 Its 8-seat interior is comfortable for all passengers and boasts great legroom and style while still fitting everything inside. Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 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 24 Dec. 2025.

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