elbow room

Definition of elbow roomnext
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

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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 See All Example Sentences for elbow room
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elbow room
Noun
  • With the level of skill and talent in the room and Fagen’s neurotic focus, The Nightfly would be a glimmering sonic masterpiece, even as his material looked back to the days of two-track recordings mixed to mono.
    — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Penn State got good news on the injury front for its wide receiver room, and the Nittany Lions made the most of it early before holding on late for a 28-25 win over Washington at Husky Stadium on Saturday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • These stages require additional equipment, cables, and space.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • There are also sensory rooms, gyms, outdoor spaces and windows for natural light.
    — Cindy Hsu, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Elbow room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elbow%20room. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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