: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also
: the length of this seam
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McCollum said the brand was inspired to add a variety of inseam lengths in ankles and crops for this season.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
The Weekender The Weekender is a cult-favorite mid-rise flare with a 31-inch inseam and clean hem.
—Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 13 May 2025
Below, Glamour editors reviewed dozens of pairs from our favorite denim brands and found picks in different washes—including bone, ecru, eggshell, and more—plus various inseams, rises, and cuts.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 May 2025
And these shorts—which come in 5.25-inch, 7-inch, and 8.25-inch inseam lengths—boast a whopping five pockets.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
The Weekender The Weekender is a cult-favorite mid-rise flare with a 31-inch inseam and clean hem.
—Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 13 May 2025
Below, Glamour editors reviewed dozens of pairs from our favorite denim brands and found picks in different washes—including bone, ecru, eggshell, and more—plus various inseams, rises, and cuts.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 May 2025
And these shorts—which come in 5.25-inch, 7-inch, and 8.25-inch inseam lengths—boast a whopping five pockets.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Inseam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inseam. Accessed 28 May. 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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