Headroom

usgb/ˈhedruːm/
noun

The space between someone's head and the ceiling or top of a door.

The short height of the cabin means there's not much headroom.
Visual representation of "headroom" - The space between someone's head and the ceiling or top of a door.

Often appears as...

  • limited headroom
  • lack of headroom
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Physical space

Headroom refers to actual physical space, which can be measured.

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I had to duck down in the cellar due to the low headroom.
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Comfort indicator

More headroom can suggest comfort and spaciousness in vehicles or buildings.

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The new car model boasts generous headroom for taller passengers.
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Architectural term

Headroom is often used in architectural contexts to describe the interior height of structures.

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The old church's architecture provides ample headroom.
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