inseam

noun

in·​seam ˈin-ˌsēm 

: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants

also : the length of this seam

Examples of inseam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This straight-leg pair comes in petite and short inseams, eliminating that problem entirely. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Save yourself a trip to the tailor by shopping brands that offer varying inseams, like those below. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2026

The collection builds outward from the signature Kaia Jean, a low-rise fit with a 34-inch inseam inspired by ’90s off-duty model dressing. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

The petite, 24-inch inseam hits right at the ankles for the perfect fit for my 5-foot-1 frame. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inseam

• abeam
• airstream
• bloodstream
• daydream
• downstream
• esteem
• extreme
• grapheme
• hakim
• hornbeam
• lexeme
• mainstream

Kids Definition

inseam

noun

in·​seam ˈin-ˌsēm 

: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants

also : the length of this seam