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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Our research shows that around two thirds of the passengers on long-haul flights are willing to pay a premium for additional legroom and comfort. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 The style provides more legroom for taller drivers and more dashboard visibility. James Raia, Mercury News, 21 June 2026 Continental once boasted of removing 41 seats for four extra inches of legroom in coach. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 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 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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