: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also
: the length of this seam
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The mid-rise jeans come in a variety of sizes, inseams, and washes.
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The loose-fitting, straight-leg pants feature a 27-inch inseam and a V-style waistband to prevent slipping.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
Even some senior executives have started their careers on the shop floor, learning how to restock shelves and fold jeans in a very specific way (inseam tucked, legs doubled over so that the label is visible).
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
These leggings come in 11 sizes, from 0 to 20, and four inseam lengths, including 23, 25, 28, and 31 inches.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2025
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The loose-fitting, straight-leg pants feature a 27-inch inseam and a V-style waistband to prevent slipping.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
Even some senior executives have started their careers on the shop floor, learning how to restock shelves and fold jeans in a very specific way (inseam tucked, legs doubled over so that the label is visible).
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
These leggings come in 11 sizes, from 0 to 20, and four inseam lengths, including 23, 25, 28, and 31 inches.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Inseam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inseam. Accessed 22 Sep. 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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