inseam
noun
in·seam
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Definition of inseam
: the seam on the inside of the leg of a pair of pants
also
: the length of this seam
Examples of inseam in a Sentence
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On pants, measure the waist, the inseam, and the opening of the leg at the hem. — Marc Bain, Quartzy, "There’s never been a better time—or more need—to buy your clothes used," 16 Aug. 2019 On Sunday, the Cavaliers wore matching outfits again: gray suits with short inseams and black boots. — Scott Cacciola, New York Times, "LeBron James: The Strange Thrill of a One-Man Show," 6 June 2018 Both the men’s and women’s jeans feature five-pocket styling, multiple inseams and colors. — Amanda Loudin /, NBC News, "Move over, yoga pants. Is performance denim the new go-to for busy moms?," 25 Mar. 2018 The denims, size 44 with a 36-inch inseam, suggest that Warner was no small man. — Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, "Vintage pair of Levis, 125 years old, go for close to $100,000," 26 May 2018 The ladder-lock drawstring keeps the waistband snug, and the eight-inch inseam hits above the knee for unrestrained movement. — Outside Online, "The Best Boardshorts of 2018," 15 May 2018 Anything shorter than a 4-inch inseam is for the beach or a marathon. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "11 Burning Questions About Men’s Shorts, Answered," 8 May 2018 And the seasons vibes, all optimism and short inseams, pairs well with bourbon. — Natalie B. Compton, GQ, "The Best Ways to Drink More Bourbon This Spring," 17 Apr. 2018 From the same company that brought you our favorite overall pair of gym shorts comes this slightly more cleaned-up pair in a 9-inch inseam. — Jay Willis, GQ, "The Best Workout Shorts That You Can Get Away With Wearing Outside the Gym, Too," 13 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'inseam.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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inseam
noun
English Language Learners Definition of inseam
US
: the line where two parts of a pair of pants are sewn together from the top of the inside of the leg to the bottom
also
: the length of this line
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