: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also
: the length of this seam
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Quince’s 100 percent linen pants, available in a 26-inch inseam, have thousands of perfect ratings from shoppers, while these popular breezy bottoms from Athleta are up to $40 off right now.
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025
They’re finished with a zip-and-button fly and five-pocket styling, and the 30-inch inseam hits right at the top of the feet on most people.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Available in a 27-inch inseam, the airy, moisture-wicking linen-blend pants have a four-way stretch and an adjustable drawstring waistband.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
The Kick Out Crop Jeans are offered in various inseam lengths, and the petite version comes at a 29-inch length.
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 28 July 2025
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025
They’re finished with a zip-and-button fly and five-pocket styling, and the 30-inch inseam hits right at the top of the feet on most people.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Available in a 27-inch inseam, the airy, moisture-wicking linen-blend pants have a four-way stretch and an adjustable drawstring waistband.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
The Kick Out Crop Jeans are offered in various inseam lengths, and the petite version comes at a 29-inch length.
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 28 July 2025
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“Inseam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inseam. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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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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