legroom

noun

leg·​room ˈleg-ˌrüm How to pronounce legroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
also ˈlāg-
: space in which to extend the legs while seated

Examples of legroom in a Sentence

I need a car with more legroom. airplane seats that offer little legroom
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While airlines squeezed in more seats and reduced legroom, premium cabins got all the investment, with new business suites and lavish first-class enclaves. Chris Dong, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Smaller seats, less legroom, meals on a budget, and now someone whispering indiscreet sweet nothings to their lover in my ear. Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026 The vehicle has plenty of legroom for occupants thanks to its bidirectional design. Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 May 2026 Each additional piece of luggage incurred a separate cost, as did snacks, as did legroom. Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for legroom

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of legroom was in 1837

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“Legroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legroom. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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