an extent or area available for or used up by some activity or thing
help me move the furniture so that we'll have enough elbow room to do some aerobics
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Recent Examples of elbow roomThe new car affords its driver and passenger improved outward vision, elbow room, cargo capacity, and spaciousness, such that even optional 2+2 seating is available for the first time.—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 In between, two bedrooms (one with a view of the State House!) and a den with a fireplace provide flexibility and elbow room.—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024 The location was marked by tighter editing, up-front styling moments reflecting key looks of the season, elbow room and design details and furnishings that brought an air of refinement to the space.—David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024 But some get crowded on summer weekends, so a visit in spring (especially on a weekday) will give you more elbow room.—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for elbow room
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