legroom: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B1Neutral to informal in everyday contexts; can be technical in transport/design contexts.
Quick answer
What does “legroom” mean?
The amount of space available for a passenger's legs in a seat on a vehicle, aircraft, or in a theatre.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The amount of space available for a passenger's legs in a seat on a vehicle, aircraft, or in a theatre.
Ample space for legs or feet in any seated or confined position, often referring to comfort in seating arrangements.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical differences. Spelling and pronunciation follow regional norms. Concept is identical.
Connotations
Neutral. Associated with comfort, travel complaints, and vehicle/aircraft design.
Frequency
Equally common in both varieties, especially in travel and consumer contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “legroom” in a Sentence
There is [much/little] legroom in [the seat/vehicle].The [seat/class] offers [adjective] legroom.Passengers complain about the lack of legroom.Vocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in airline, automotive, and hospitality industries to describe product features and customer comfort.
Academic
Rare; might appear in ergonomics, design, or transportation studies.
Everyday
Common in conversations about travel, cinemas, restaurants, and public transport.
Technical
Used in vehicle interior design, aircraft seating specifications, and ergonomic assessments.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “legroom”
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Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “legroom”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “legroom”
- Using as a countable noun (*a legroom).
- Misspelling as 'leg room' (though sometimes accepted, solid form is standard).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is standardly written as one solid word (legroom), though 'leg room' is sometimes seen.
Yes, it can be used for sofas, armchairs, or office chairs, though it's most frequent in transport contexts.
Being cramped, having limited legroom, or having no room to stretch your legs.
It is neutral. It is appropriate in both casual conversation and technical specifications.
The amount of space available for a passenger's legs in a seat on a vehicle, aircraft, or in a theatre.
Legroom: in British English it is pronounced /ˈlɛɡruːm/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈlɛɡruːm/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[Not a common idiom source]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'leg' + 'room' literally: the room your legs have.
Conceptual Metaphor
COMFORT IS SPACE; DISCOMFORT IS CONFINEMENT.
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'legroom' LEAST likely to be used?