inseam

noun

in·​seam ˈin-ˌsēm How to pronounce inseam (audio)
: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also : the length of this seam

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These pants are available in both 25- and 27-inch inseams, perfect for my shorter legs. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 Was there any pilling? Length and inseam: Our testers are all different heights and sizes. Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 6 May 2026 With nearly 1,000 five-star reviews, these stretchy capri pants are beloved by petite travelers for their comfy waistband, deep front pockets, cropped 21-inch inseam, and no-fuss pull-on style. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026 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. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inseam

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inseam was in 1886

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“Inseam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inseam. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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inseam

noun
in·​seam ˈin-ˌsēm How to pronounce inseam (audio)
: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also : the length of this seam

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