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

Another wrote: "Can I get my legroom back?"

From BBC

Prof Bubb said it would also help to "give passengers a little more physical space in terms of seat size and legroom, include meal service in the price of their tickets, reduce alcohol consumption, make going through security at airports less stressful, make parking at airports easier, expand boarding area space at airport gates".

From BBC

At 54.7 cubic feet and 36.5 inches, respectively, total cargo room and rear seat legroom are about average for the segment.

From MarketWatch

Legroom has plummeted by 12% to 20% between the 1990s and today, studies show.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, companies implemented pricing algorithms to ensure flights stayed fully booked and began charging for basic amenities including carry-on bags, legroom, food and blankets, according to Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst and president of Atmosphere Research Group.

From Los Angeles Times