Legroom

//ˈlɛɡɹuːm// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Space to stretch the legs while seated. uncountable

    "The lack of legroom on international flights can be a health hazard as blood clots can form from not being able to move around."

  2. 2
    Freedom to move or grow. figuratively, uncountable

    "These guidelines provided some more legroom to the pro-religious groups without seriously offending liberals' concerns."

Synonyms

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room

Example

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"The lack of legroom on international flights can be a health hazard as blood clots can form from not being able to move around."

Etymology

From leg + room.

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