: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also
: the length of this seam
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The 34-inch inseam suits people who are 5-foot-7 and taller, ensuring a flattering full-length fit.
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Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
This side-zip style features slash pockets, a 4-inch inseam, and a mid-thigh hem that isn’t too short.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 21 May 2025
This straight-leg, boyfriend jean is available in regular, petite, and tall inseams, allowing every body type and height the ability to find their best match.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Featuring a full-length inseam and slight bell below the knee, petites will rejoice that this style also is part of the brand’s Pixie line, which caters to those needing a shorter inseam.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 30 May 2025
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Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
This side-zip style features slash pockets, a 4-inch inseam, and a mid-thigh hem that isn’t too short.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 21 May 2025
This straight-leg, boyfriend jean is available in regular, petite, and tall inseams, allowing every body type and height the ability to find their best match.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Featuring a full-length inseam and slight bell below the knee, petites will rejoice that this style also is part of the brand’s Pixie line, which caters to those needing a shorter inseam.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 30 May 2025
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“Inseam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inseam. Accessed 20 Jun. 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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