headroom
noun /ˈhedruːm/, /ˈhedrʊm/
/ˈhedruːm/, /ˈhedrʊm/
[uncountable]- the amount of space between the top of a vehicle and an object it drives under
- The sign on the bridge said ‘Maximum Headroom 2.5 metres’.
- the amount of space between the top of your head and the roof of a vehicle
- There's a lot of headroom for such a small car.
- The new model gives generous headroom for front and rear passengers.