: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also
: the length of this seam
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The high-rise jeans come in sizes 24–35 with long, standard, and short inseams available.
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Each garment has twisted side seams and inseams that create a distinctive silhouette.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 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
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Each garment has twisted side seams and inseams that create a distinctive silhouette.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 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
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“Inseam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inseam. Accessed 25 Oct. 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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