inseam

noun

in·​seam ˈin-ˌsēm How to pronounce inseam (audio)
: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also : the length of this seam

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They’re made of rayon, nylon, and spandex, and are currently available in a petite-friendly 24-inch inseam. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025 Levi’s happens to make the best baggy jeans, in my opinion, with an inseam long enough for tall ladies that doesn’t awkwardly crop before reaching the heel. Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025 The Marguerite boasts a 30-inch inseam (whereas the Margot hits at 26 inches). Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025 Choose from a variety of washes and four inseam lengths. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inseam

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First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inseam was in 1886

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“Inseam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inseam. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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inseam

noun
in·​seam ˈin-ˌsēm How to pronounce inseam (audio)
: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also : the length of this seam

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