elbowroom
nounUK /ˈelbəʊruːm/
US /ˈelboʊruːm/
Elbowroom is the free space you need to move around easily.
The bus was so crowded that there was no elbowroom at all.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Enough space to stretch out and move without bumping into things.
The new apartment gives us plenty of elbowroom.
3. Freedom or opportunity to do things your own way.
The manager gave the team elbowroom to try new ideas.
4. A chance to act or decide without being controlled by others.
Small businesses need more elbowroom to grow.