legroom

noun

leg·​room ˈleg-ˌrüm 

-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

Recent Examples on the Web

Flight attendants often tout the exit row as the best place to sit because of the extra legroom. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

The concourses are wide, nobody has to queue for long to use the toilet or grab a bite to eat and there’s plenty of legroom for those who want to remain seated. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Shaq was given more legroom, there was custom interior work, a specialized steering wheel, and the superstar's signature Superman branding was front and center. — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Delta One features lie-flat seating with privacy doors, while Delta Premium Select features wider seats with deeper recline and more legroom, plus enhanced meal service. — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for legroom

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume