legroom
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2.6
- noun
- /ˈlɛɡrum/
:
espacio para las piernas
- Can you even imagine short lines, big lounges, and reasonable legroom even in coach?
- more legroom
- extra legroom
- plenty of legroom
Examples
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The back two seats are for kids only, but the other four have plenty of legroom.
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Space is an issue: legroom is an issue and the seats don't recline.
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Not much legroom, is there?
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I mean, yeah, you get a little more legroom.
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It's got more legroom for your legs.
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At least I got extra legroom, no upgrade.
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Coach seats were 19 inches wide with three times the legroom.
Blog text (21) -
There's also plenty of space up front with nearly 42 inches of legroom.
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Charter flights are often cramped, with less legroom than scheduled flights, and they are more likely to be cancelled or delayed.
Academic text (2012) -
In the new car model, the rear seats provide ample legroom for tall passengers.
Synonyms
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4.1
Space to move or act freely without feeling crowded
Space for your feet when you sit, for example under a table or in a car
How Roomy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Legroom is a simple compound of leg and room, so it literally means the 'space for your legs' under a seat. That's why we use it for the area in cars, planes, or theaters where your legs can fit.