inseam
nounUK /ˈɪn.siːm/
US /ˈɪn.siːm/
The inside line where two pieces of cloth are sewn together, like on your pants.
The tailor measured the inseam of my trousers to make sure they fit properly.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The length of a person's leg from the crotch to the bottom of the foot, used to size pants.
He has a 32-inch inseam, so he needs longer pants.
3. The measurement of the inner leg of a garment, taken along the seam.
Check the inseam before buying jeans online.
4. A seam on the inside of a garment, especially where the legs meet.
The inseam of her leggings started to fray.