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
Recent Examples on the Web When considering the hatchback models, front legroom is nearly identical. Michael Harley, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Seats with extra legroom won’t debut until 2026, as the carrier requires Federal Aviation Administration approval and time to retrofit aircraft, according to a slide from Thursday investor’s presentation. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024 Passengers can also purchase premium seats with extra legroom. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024 The seating capacity is five, all of whom have ample legroom and headroom. James Raia, The Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for legroom 

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Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Oct. 2024.

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