: 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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The company also expects to introduce new Airo trains next year, which will feature modern, spacious interiors, including extra legroom, bigger tray tables, moveable headrests, and more.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025
Passenger tastes, meanwhile, have shifted, with less interest in discount airlines and a greater affinity for upmarket options, such as paying for extra legroom in coach.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
Onboard, stashing the tote overhead frees up legroom, while keeping a smaller essentials bag under your seat for in-flight comfort.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
Options include paying for an empty adjacent seat, extra legroom, or bidding for upgrades.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025
Passenger tastes, meanwhile, have shifted, with less interest in discount airlines and a greater affinity for upmarket options, such as paying for extra legroom in coach.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
Onboard, stashing the tote overhead frees up legroom, while keeping a smaller essentials bag under your seat for in-flight comfort.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
Options include paying for an empty adjacent seat, extra legroom, or bidding for upgrades.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for legroom
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“Legroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legroom. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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