Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

elbow room

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.83 in modern English

Syllables
el-bow -room
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Room (space) in which to move or maneuver.

Uncountable

noun

Freedom or leeway.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

elbowroom (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

jostle breathing room footroom headroom legroom yardroom

Synonyms

room way

Questions

What does elbow room mean?
Room (space) in which to move or maneuver.

How to pronounce elbow room

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