Meaning of the word headroom in English

What does headroom mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

headroom

US /ˈhed.ruːm/

UK /ˈhed.ruːm/

the amount of space above someone's or something's head, especially in a vehicle or room

Example:

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The car has excellent headroom, even for tall passengers.

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Mind your head, there's not much headroom in this attic.

Synonym:

clearance overhead space vertical space

the capacity for further growth or development

Example:

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The company still has plenty of headroom for expansion in new markets.

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The budget has some headroom for unexpected expenses.

Synonym:

potential capacity scope latitude leeway

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