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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The bundle includes perks such as extra legroom seats, complimentary drinks, premium snacks, and priority boarding. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025 All Mosaic members will now be able to opt for the extra legroom seats at booking as a part of their Signature Perks. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025 The Bugaboo also had a cool two-way zipper and magnetic apron that could fold up or down to allow more ventilation or legroom. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025 The panoramic glass roof is superb, and the rear legroom is good considering the car's dimensions. Jeremy White, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024 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 11 Feb. 2025.

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