headroom

noun

head·​room ˈhed-ˌrüm How to pronounce headroom (audio)
-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.
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As TechSpot reports, modders have almost doubled Neo's performance in some games while keeping temperatures low by upgrading the cooling to give its chip more thermal headroom. Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026 It's paired with an improved amplifier for more headroom, richer bass, and precise instrument localization. New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2026 That all translates to an interior that should be roomy even for 6-footers with Rivian claiming 41.4 inches of front row legroom, 40.9 inches of front row headroom, 40.4 inches of rear seat legroom, and 40.4 inches of rear seat headroom thanks to smart packaging. Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026 Apple has returned to its premium MacBook Pro lineup with a silicon upgrade that targets power users who want more headroom. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for headroom

Word History

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of headroom was in 1762

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“Headroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headroom. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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