legroom

American  

[leg-room, -room] / ˈlɛgˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

noun

1. space sufficient for keeping one's legs in a comfortable position, as in an automobile.

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legroom British  

/ ˈlɛɡˌruːm /

noun

1. room to move one's legs comfortably, as in a car

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Etymology

Origin of legroom

First recorded in 1925–30; leg + room

Example Sentences

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legroom

The Ojai has sliding doors and offers riders more legroom, three screens and accessibility features such as Braille.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

She has a service dog and was able to book first-class tickets — a significantly more modest experience than most major airlines’ premium cabins — to have some more legroom for a reasonable cost.

From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026

Their goal is to squeeze more revenue out of each seat flown, catering to travelers willing to pay up for lie-flat and extra legroom seats.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026

Luke Vanderberg will usually pay for extra legroom since, at 6 feet 3 inches tall, he has a hard time fitting into airlines’ standard economy seats.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026

The kitchen is roomy enough to accommodate four people eating or give a customer plenty legroom while Violet does her hair.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison