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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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These chic straight-leg jeans are available in a 29-inch short inseam and have a high-rise cut that sits at the natural waist. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025 Between the waist, hips, inseam, and overall fit, shopping for the perfect-fitting pants can be quite the challenge. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 Path Projects sells a very nice Tahoe liner in three inseam lengths. Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 14 Nov. 2025 These pants are available in a petite-friendly 29-inch inseam and feature a wide contour waistband that smooths you out. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inseam

Word History

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 1 Dec. 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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