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Definition of elbowroom

elbowroom

/ˈɛl.boʊˌruːm/
el · bow · room
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elbowroom Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Adequate physical space to move around or work comfortably without feeling crowded.

Example

"The renovated kitchen finally gave the chefs enough elbowroom to prepare meals simultaneously."

2

The freedom, scope, or opportunity to act according to one's own judgment without undue restriction.

Example

"The board of directors granted the new manager plenty of elbowroom to restructure the department."

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• Nearby Words

elbe
elbert
elbow
elbowroom
elder
elderberry
eldercare

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, this compound combines 'elbow' and 'room' to vividly evoke the physical clearance needed to move one's arms without bumping into others.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Elbowroom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/elbowroom
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