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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Mosaic TrueBlue members would have access to preferred seats or extra legroom seats at no additional charge, depending on their status tier. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025 The United Quest card goes to $350 a year from $250 and includes $100 of rideshare credits, two upgrades to extra legroom seats and $200 in United travel credits. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025 Many offer an undeniable charm with their ornate ceilings and intimate auditoriums, but that history comes with a few quirks—limited legroom, compact bars, and fewer restrooms than contemporary venues. David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Selecting an extra legroom seat during booking automatically includes all the perks of the bundle. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025 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 14 Apr. 2025.

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