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

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

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 • Feb. 17, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

There were only seats in the back of the plane for her flight home from a business trip this week, so she paid $70 for an aisle seat with extra legroom near the front.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 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