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

Make The Space Cozy, Not Formal Clear a large table and make sure everyone has enough elbow room. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

That will give adjoining passengers a bit more elbow room and an extra table – for an additional cost, of course. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

The seating option will allow window and aisle passengers to have more elbow room and leg space. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Tables fill fast, but walk-ins may find elbow room. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026