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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Even better, the pants come in five inseams in sizes 2XS through 3XL. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025 The Contor is a futuristic take on the Arc—a style with asymmetric tapered legs and twisted side and inseams. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025 The effortlessly cool shape sits low on the hips, with a shorter inseam that slouches through a subtle, flattering drape. Kristina Rutkowski, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025 The loose-fitting, straight-leg pants feature a 27-inch inseam and a V-style waistband to prevent slipping. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 18 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 8 Oct. 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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