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 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

After having their second child in February last year, Zachary and Victoria Glasser needed a little more elbow room. — Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Feb. 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

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