Definition

The space available for a person's legs when sitting, especially in a vehicle or on an airplane.

Example

The airplane seats had very little legroom, making it uncomfortable for the passengers.

Conversation

Did you notice how much legroom we had on that flight?

Yeah, it was surprisingly spacious for economy class.

I wish all flights had that much legroom.

Same here! It definitely makes a long trip more comfortable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Legroom → It is formed from "leg" (from Old English "lǣg", meaning limb or leg) and "room" (from Old French "rom", meaning space or area). The word "legroom" refers to the space available for one's legs, particularly in seating arrangements.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'leg' for the part of your body and 'room' for space — together, they help you remember that 'legroom' means the space available for your legs.

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