elbowroom

elbowroom Definition

elbow·room (el′bō ro̵̅o̅m′)

noun

room enough to move or work in; ample space or scope

elbowroom Synonyms

room, scope, latitude, breathing space; see extent, leeway.

elbowroom Usage Examples

Converse of object

recognize: Broadsheet newspapers go tabloid, recognizing the scarce elbowroom available to crushed commuters.

Adjective modifier

scarce: Broadsheet newspapers go tabloid, recognizing the scarce elbowroom available to crushed commuters.

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