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

One of the most important dimensions to consider when looking for a new midsize sedan is its rear legroom for passengers. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

All riders can adjust the position of the front seats, to make more or less legroom for both. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Here, passengers can enjoy reserved seating, extra legroom, and complimentary nonalcoholic beverages. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026

American is also adding more extra legroom seats across its fleet. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 18 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