How to Use legroom in a Sentence

legroom

noun
  • I need a car with more legroom.
  • Slouch down and use some of that legroom and the problem goes away.
    Evan Williams, Ars Technica, 18 July 2024
  • Back-seat legroom is tight; most adults will feel cramped.
    Sasha Richie, Car and Driver, 23 Feb. 2023
  • And even with the front seats pushed all the way back in their tracks, there's still decent rear legroom.
    Jim Resnick, Ars Technica, 8 Oct. 2019
  • As in the Wrangler, though, those with long legs could do with a bit more legroom up front.
    Jim Resnick, Ars Technica, 8 Oct. 2019
  • The result is more legroom in the front and full lock in just 150 degrees of movement.
    Jeremy White, Wired, 1 Jan. 2022
  • Airline seats have remained the same width for the most part, but legroom has shrunk.
    Scott McCartney, WSJ, 9 June 2021
  • The first several rows of the E-195 feature nicer seats and more legroom.
    Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Aug. 2021
  • In the back, the Lexus offers good legroom but is a little tight on headroom.
    Alex Nishimoto, ajc, 7 Dec. 2022
  • That’s the four rows behind first class with extra legroom.
    Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Feb. 2021
  • The rear seat has plenty of legroom and the long, SUV-style roof provides good headroom.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 20 July 2022
  • There’s plenty of room for people in the first two rows with lots of headroom and legroom.
    James Raia, The Mercury News, 7 July 2024
  • Both have a flat floor that provides plenty of legroom.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 1 Mar. 2021
  • Perks include free snacks and drinks, a roomy 36 inches of legroom, and two free checked bags.
    Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2020
  • Sitting in the vehicle, there's plenty of legroom for large adults in the front and back seats.
    Roberto Baldwin, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2020
  • The front seat has plenty of storage cubbies and legroom.
    cleveland, 15 Aug. 2020
  • The agent seated us in an exit row with plenty of legroom.
    Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2022
  • To be clear, these are not seats with extra legroom or other perks.
    Jacob Passy, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022
  • C-17s—which look a bit like overfed sky sharks—have a lot more legroom than a commercial plane.
    Sarah Scoles, Wired, 17 Aug. 2021
  • These desks offer more workspace and legroom, and smart for making the most of square footage in your home office.
    Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 7 July 2022
  • The second-row captain’s chairs slide fore and aft for legroom and tip for third-row access.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 17 Oct. 2020
  • Enjoy more legroom all of the time with the Andyer Portable Footrest.
    Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2022
  • Despite offering the least legroom, Ryanair could be their best bet to ride out this storm.
    Jon Sindreu, WSJ, 2 Nov. 2020
  • Downstairs, the seats have more legroom with a footrest that extends well under the upper seats.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 6 June 2023
  • But the changes left fans feeling squished, with many complaining that the legroom and space had been reduced.
    Katie McInerney, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Feb. 2020
  • The front seats have sporty, cockpit-like feel, with lots of head and leg room, although the rear seats are notably short on legroom.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 2 Jan. 2021
  • Three adults can sit comfortably in the second row with great legroom, almost equal to the front row.
    Jason Fogelson, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2021
  • There's plenty of legroom in the front two rows, and the third row is less bad than other SUVs in this segment.
    Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2022
  • One clue as to the amount of legroom is the airline's size limit for underseat carry-ons.
    Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2024
  • But the secretary of defense isn’t the only one who has upgraded to a whole lot more legroom.
    Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024

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