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headroom

[hed-room, -room] / ˈhɛdˌrum, -ˌrʊm /
NOUN
clearance
Synonyms
STRONG
allowance expanse gap margin opening
WEAK
assart defoliated area empty space open space
Antonyms
STRONG
closure
WEAK
denial grounding refusal veto
NOUN
clearing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clearance expanse
STRONG
allowance dell gap glade margin opening
WEAK
assart defoliated area empty space open space
Antonyms
STRONG
closure
NOUN
space
Synonyms
STRONGEST
area arena capacity distance field location slot spot territory zone
STRONG
amplitude blank breadth compass expanse expansion extension extent gap headway infinity interval lacuna leeway margin omission play range reach spaciousness sphere spread stretch tract turf volume
WEAK
elbowroom
Antonyms
STRONG
extreme limitation stagnation

Example Sentences

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The NAO says that the uncertain nature of service charge increases "poses the greatest risk to households whose initial affordability assessments leave them with limited financial headroom".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Verizon’s dividend yield of 5.54% is the highest on the list, with a FCF yield estimate implying headroom of 4.31%.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 7, 2026

Markets expect Reeves to announce an improved fiscal position, including solid fiscal headroom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

A spokesperson for the Co-op said the group had a solid financial position with reduced debt levels compared to five years ago and cash reserves providing "significant financial headroom".

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

There was just headroom for him to stand.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.