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 vehicle has plenty of legroom for occupants thanks to its bidirectional design. Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 May 2026 Each additional piece of luggage incurred a separate cost, as did snacks, as did legroom. Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026 Miller custom designed a chaise, upholstered in a Pierre Frey burgundy wool check with extra legroom to accommodate Henkemeyer’s tall husband, Jim. Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026 The airline offers extra legroom, dedicated baggage bin space, and special food and beverage benefits to travelers in its Delta Comfort cabin. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 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 13 May. 2026.

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