: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also
: the length of this seam
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This Levi’s pair, in particular, has a 27-inch inseam unrolled and 25-inch inseam when the hems are cuffed.
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Eden Lichterman, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
There are 29 colors and washes to choose from, in petite, regular, and tall inseams and sizes 23–35.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
To balance the brand’s strong core category, novelties like twisted inseams, studs, vintage coatings that give denim a touch of sheen and flocked velvet finishing are included in the women’s range.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Save $45 on the ultra-versatile Polo Ralph Lauren Straight-fit Washed Stretch Chino Pants, available in an on-trend olive hue in two inseams.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
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Eden Lichterman, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
There are 29 colors and washes to choose from, in petite, regular, and tall inseams and sizes 23–35.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
To balance the brand’s strong core category, novelties like twisted inseams, studs, vintage coatings that give denim a touch of sheen and flocked velvet finishing are included in the women’s range.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Save $45 on the ultra-versatile Polo Ralph Lauren Straight-fit Washed Stretch Chino Pants, available in an on-trend olive hue in two inseams.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inseam
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“Inseam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inseam. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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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
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