: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also
: the length of this seam
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As someone who is 5 feet tall, the 31-inch inseam is a tad long for me, but the jeans are also available in cropped styles.
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Melony Forcier, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Throughout the inseam of Hurts’ blazer and printed in red on the collar of his button-down shirt was particular motif that nodded to Hurts’ own brand.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025
What to Consider The inseam can run a little long, so be sure to check your measurements before buying.
—Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025
These high-rise leggings have a 25-inch inseam that hits above the ankle and two hip pockets.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Melony Forcier, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Throughout the inseam of Hurts’ blazer and printed in red on the collar of his button-down shirt was particular motif that nodded to Hurts’ own brand.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025
What to Consider The inseam can run a little long, so be sure to check your measurements before buying.
—Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025
These high-rise leggings have a 25-inch inseam that hits above the ankle and two hip pockets.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Inseam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inseam. Accessed 29 Mar. 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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