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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The product will be similar to Big Front Seats on Spirit Airlines, a recliner-style domestic first-class seat with extra legroom. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024 Delta, for example, uses an algorithm to determine fees for seats with extra legroom. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024 The seats are comfortable with 34 inches of legroom—equivalent to business class on most airlines—but don't expect lie-flat recline or leather cushions found in first class cabins. Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024 Now, passengers face extra charges for things like seat selection and additional legroom. Chad De Guzman, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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