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 the seats do not lie flat, JSX only operates short-haul flights, so their standard reclining capabilities, paired with extra legroom, is comfortable enough. Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Unlike the current cramped 7-seater Model Y, the L version adds six inches of length, significantly enhancing head and legroom. Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Not constrained by traditional vehicle design, Ojai has an incredible amount of legroom. Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026 The legroom is good in the front of the Slate Truck, and even surprisingly good in the back seat of the SUV trim. Sara Lacey, The Drive, 25 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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