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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The new trains feature more seats, expansive windows, greater legroom, and USB ports and power outlets at every seat. Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Compared to the Golf, the Jetta gains in rear seat legroom but loses in feel, performance, and tenacity. ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025 Southwest is also adding extra legroom seats across its fleet and overhauling its fares and boarding process. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025 Business-class passengers get extra legroom with footrests and one complimentary nonalcoholic beverage. AFAR Media, 14 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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