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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This pair, with a boatload of positive reviews, notably has three different inseams to choose from and, bonus, has built-in-shapewear, per the brand, for an even more streamlined look. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Go all in on a pair with the correct inseam, style with the right proportions—namely, nothing too long or oversized on top— and see how on point a great pair can be. Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025 Mostly for his high inseam running shorts, but that’s neither here nor there. Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 10 Dec. 2024 At their steepest discount, these leggings are up to 50% off depending on color, size, and inseam measurement. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025 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 21 Apr. 2025.

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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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