headroom

noun

head·​room ˈhed-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: vertical space in which to stand, sit, or move

Examples of headroom in a Sentence

He's looking for a car with a lot of headroom.

Recent Examples on the Web

Both flagships have four large zones, including social and dining areas, and the possibility of a bedroom in the rear, with the differences in length, headroom, and width measured in inches. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025

Their headroom for next season’s limit — where clubs can spend only 70 per cent of relevant turnover on squad costs — looks tight, especially without player sales to boost that relevant turnover figure. —Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025

Fitch Ratings released its own report in 2024 suggesting that that the World Bank has $116.7 billion in additional lending headroom. —Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025

Its roomier interior, which includes more headroom and legroom than the Huracán, guarantees a comfortable ride for drivers of all sizes. —New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for headroom

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume