extra legroom

Meaning

Extra legroom refers to additional space in front of a seat that allows a passenger to stretch their legs comfortably. It is a highly desirable feature on long flights, often found in business class, premium economy, or exit rows.

Examples

• Since I am quite tall, I always pay extra for a seat with extra legroom.

  Since I am quite tall, I always pay extra for a seat with extra legroom.

• Premium economy seats offer more comfort and extra legroom.

  Premium economy seats offer more comfort and extra legroom.

• The exit row seats are great because they provide plenty of extra legroom.

  The exit row seats are great because they provide plenty of extra legroom.

• I was lucky to get a free upgrade to a seat with extra legroom.

  I was lucky to get a free upgrade to a seat with extra legroom.

• This budget airline has very little extra legroom in the standard seats.

  This budget airline has very little extra legroom in the standard seats.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I need more legs room on this flight.

  ✓ I need extra legroom on this flight.

  'Legroom' is an uncountable noun and is always singular. We do not say 'legs room'.

• ✗ This seat has a lot of leg space.

  ✓ This seat has a lot of legroom.

  While 'space' makes sense, 'legroom' is the standard, natural compound word used by airlines and travelers.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Being six feet tall makes me appreciate having ___ on long flights.

  💡 More space to stretch your legs.

  Show answer

  extra legroom

• You can get ___ if you upgrade your ticket to premium economy.

  💡 Additional space in front of your seat.

  Show answer

  extra legroom