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

Examples of inseam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

They’re made from four-way stretch fabric and feature a wide 4-inch waistband with tummy-smoothing support, a modest 9-inch inseam, and front and back pockets for hands-free convenience. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026

These swim shorts from Lands’ End boast a 9-inch inseam that hangs above the knee. — Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

With a six-inch inseam and an elastic waistband, these shorts are as effortless as the coordinating linen top, moving with the body for all-day comfort. — Morgan Sullivan, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

This Amazon Essentials pair is one of the few styles available in plus sizes, and plenty of reviewers call out the long inseam for tall shoppers. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inseam

• abeam
• airstream
• bloodstream
• daydream
• downstream
• esteem
• extreme
• grapheme
• hakim
• hornbeam
• lexeme
• mainstream

Kids Definition

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