: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also
: the length of this seam
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The Ribcage Wide-Leg jeans have a high-rise waist that’s right on trend, along with a leg-lengthening inseam and non-stretch denim that breaks in beautifully.
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 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
Applying solvents without testing: Always test any solvent on an inconspicuous area, such as an inseam, before treating the stain.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 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
Applying solvents without testing: Always test any solvent on an inconspicuous area, such as an inseam, before treating the stain.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Inseam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inseam. Accessed 16 Mar. 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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