: 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 new trains feature more seats, expansive windows, greater legroom, and USB ports and power outlets at every seat.
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Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Compared to the Golf, the Jetta gains in rear seat legroom but loses in feel, performance, and tenacity.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Southwest is also adding extra legroom seats across its fleet and overhauling its fares and boarding process.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Business-class passengers get extra legroom with footrests and one complimentary nonalcoholic beverage.
—AFAR Media, 14 Aug. 2025
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Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Compared to the Golf, the Jetta gains in rear seat legroom but loses in feel, performance, and tenacity.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Southwest is also adding extra legroom seats across its fleet and overhauling its fares and boarding process.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Business-class passengers get extra legroom with footrests and one complimentary nonalcoholic beverage.
—AFAR Media, 14 Aug. 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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