: 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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Unlike in many other camper vans, the table relies solely on a locking gas strut and does not require a telescoping leg, keeping plenty of legroom clear below.
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New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2025
Of course, there’s a catch: On top of a little less legroom, most budget airlines tout expensive checked baggage fees if your carry-on exceeds their requirements.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025
Some planes may have more than the usual amount of legroom — giving passengers an entire seat space of room due to placement near the exit door.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025
Boeing 737-7: 48 seats with 3 additional inches of legroom.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2025
Of course, there’s a catch: On top of a little less legroom, most budget airlines tout expensive checked baggage fees if your carry-on exceeds their requirements.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025
Some planes may have more than the usual amount of legroom — giving passengers an entire seat space of room due to placement near the exit door.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025
Boeing 737-7: 48 seats with 3 additional inches of legroom.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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 Mar. 2025.
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