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 iX is the epitome of comfort and luxury, as consumers add low-zero road noise, excellent seat cushioning and plenty of legroom for travel to their list of needs in a vehicle. Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026 Basic Concepts Airplane Foot Hammock If legroom is the biggest lie in economy, consider this foot hammock the workaround. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026 Finally, the cabin has been slightly extended and its windows have been redesigned, in order to increase legroom and improve sightlines. New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026 Passengers who purchase seats with extra legroom will be placed in groups 1-2. Rio Yamat, Fortune, 28 Jan. 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 12 Feb. 2026.

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