headroom

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
  2. noun the capacity of a system to reproduce loud sounds without distortion

Etymology

From head + room.

In classic literature

Synonyms

headway, clearance

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