: 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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On international flights, premium economy typically means a bigger, more plush seat with extra legroom and better service from meals to amenity kits.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
The Blue Note Jazz Club, in the Village, is not known for its legroom.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Generally, budget carriers may install seats with a reduced pitch to fit more rows in, while full-service airlines may have fewer rows but more legroom.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
According to Delta’s website, Comfort+ seats are the same width as standard economy but provide more legroom.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
The Blue Note Jazz Club, in the Village, is not known for its legroom.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Generally, budget carriers may install seats with a reduced pitch to fit more rows in, while full-service airlines may have fewer rows but more legroom.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
According to Delta’s website, Comfort+ seats are the same width as standard economy but provide more legroom.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for legroom
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“Legroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legroom. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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