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

Cut with a seven-inch inseam, these distressed lightwash jorts are slightly shorter than the classic Bermuda length, but offer the same relaxed, baggy fit as Gaines’ pair. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

The result is a collection of three fits, each available in true 35-inch and 37-inch inseams and waste sizes 24-38. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Choose from flattering colors like army green, white, and khaki in three different inseams for a more custom fit. — Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026

When shopping for petite skirts, dresses, or bottoms, look for ones designed with adjusted proportions—not just shorter hems or inseams—so everything hits where it’s supposed to. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 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