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 These moments of tenderness are given uncommon elbow room, never overstaying their welcome but always reinforcing the web of connections between characters. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for elbow room
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elbow room
Noun
  • Rooms There are just 13 rooms, each quietly refined with a riverside color palette and floor-to-ceiling windows.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The attack caused damage to the engine room and resulted in a crew casualty, the maritime agency said, adding that the remaining crew were being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Moon enters Sagittarius and your 4th House of Home, Family, and Emotional Roots, pulling your focus toward rest, privacy, space, or household needs.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The property is well-proportioned, with plenty of space and amenities.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Elbow room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elbow%20room. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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