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 roomThe new car affords its driver and passenger improved outward vision, elbow room, cargo capacity, and spaciousness, such that even optional 2+2 seating is available for the first time.—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 Patients have more elbow room and privacy here.—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024 The location was marked by tighter editing, up-front styling moments reflecting key looks of the season, elbow room and design details and furnishings that brought an air of refinement to the space.—David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024 Pre-renovation, the flagship was more sectional, with less elbow room.—David Moin, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for elbow room
How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement.
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CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
While the carriage rooms in the castle courtyard offer a modern design and marble bathrooms, an option best suited for families, the self-catering lodges along the estate’s golf course are ideal for groups or longer stays.
The importance of education for the museum can be seen by the educational spaces baked into the museum’s design from the beginning, including 10 large classroom spaces, a vast library, and two state-of-the-art theaters.
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Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
As incredibly fast as that is, space is incredibly spread out.
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