Synonyms of elbow room

elbow room

noun

as in room

an extent or area available for or used up by some activity or thing

help me move the furniture so that we'll have enough elbow room to do some aerobics

Synonyms & Similar Words

• room
• space
• way
• place
• scope
• capacity
• freedom
• range
• play
• clearance
• compass
• leeway
• berth
• latitude

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elbow room

The area with the crosshatches gives the driver and the passengers even more elbow room to get in and out of their ride. — Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026

The crew of four — in the dim green glow of their spacecraft, with no more elbow room than a Sprinter van — entered a profound solitude few have ever experienced. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026

Among the suites, tower suites boast 500 square feet of elbow room, with terrace suites offering mini outdoor living areas that overlook Harvard Stadium. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2026

With food-truck season looming, the thought of additional elbow room is a dream come true. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026