elbow room

noun

Definition of elbow roomnext
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

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Recent Examples of elbow room The area with the crosshatches gives the driver and the passengers even more elbow room to get in and out of their ride. — Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026 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 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 With food-truck season looming, the thought of additional elbow room is a dream come true. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elbow room
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elbow room
  1. room
  2. space
Noun
  • This 91-room property on the coast of Kuressaare—a seaport on Estonia’s largest island, Saaremaa—has panoramic views of the Baltic and the thirteenth-century Bishop’s Castle.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of room
Noun
  • Firepits flanked by living walls create a lovely space to relax and enjoy coastal breezes with the chatter of sea lions in the distance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • More than 50 historical buildings are being restored to create retail and residential spaces in one of Atlanta’s most ambitious downtown projects.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of space

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“Elbow room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elbow%20room. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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