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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Passengers can choose between a standard seat near the back of the cabin, a preferred seat near the front of the cabin or an extra legroom seat, which offers around three to five extra inches of space. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 20 Jan. 2026 American Airlines received three stars for legroom on Tripadvisor, which has over 83,000 reviews of the airline. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026 The seating will include extra legroom seats, which will provide an extra five inches for passengers to stretch their legs. Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026 Rear legroom remains adequate, though not generous. New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2025 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 24 Jan. 2026.

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