inseam

[ in-seem ]

noun

1. an inside or inner seam of a garment, especially the seam of a trouser leg that runs from the crotch down to the bottom of the leg.

adjective

1. of or relating to such a seam:

   inseam measurements.

2. (of a pocket) placed at or sewn to an opening in the seam of a garment, usually the side seam, so as to lie completely inside the garment.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inseam¹

First recorded in 1905–10; in- ¹ + seam

Example Sentences

Even though Rathbun and her female colleagues are measured for their uniforms, manufacturers take their measurements and apply them to a male pattern, which means the inseam is often too long, and a person’s hips and bust aren’t even considered.

From Los Angeles Times

Trying to figure out if a pair of jeans will flatter by looking at professional photos and inseam measurements is hard enough.

From Seattle Times

In the case of Mr. Jon, the inseam of these monstrosities would be so substantial that they barely qualified as shorts to the rational observer.

From Los Angeles Times

Imagine these circus tents entering the always contentious inseam debates of the 2020s.

From Los Angeles Times

You can decide how long the inseam is, whether the pockets are showing and even the color.

From Los Angeles Times