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

Changes such as upgrades for extra legroom and checked bag fees could usher in more earnings growth than the company has anticipated, the firm argued.

From Barron's

It started charging baggage fees earlier this year, while extra legroom and assigned-seating options went live this week.

From MarketWatch

For example, moving from a basic-fare seat to its priciest fare, which includes extra legroom, costs $180 on a one-way flight Friday from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Dallas Love Field.

From The Wall Street Journal

Along with the move away from open seating, Southwest over the past year has introduced more fees, basic economy fares and seats with extra legroom.

From MarketWatch

Along with the move away from open seating — a five-decade staple for the airline — Southwest over the past year has introduced more fees, basic economy fares and seats with extra legroom.

From MarketWatch