How to Use inseam in a Sentence

inseam

noun
  • There’s enough legroom for the inseam on my six foot two frame.
    — Mark Ewing, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022
  • The longer the inseam, the less a boxer brief will move around.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 7 Dec. 2022
  • The inseam length varies from brand to brand on men’s sweatpants.
    — Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025
  • The 7- or 8-inch inseam looked way too long on my short frame.
    — Christa Sgobba, SELF, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The wide-leg pant has a 30-inch inseam for a floor-length, slouchy look.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
  • They’re finished off with a high-rise cut and 28-inch inseam.
    — Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
  • On pants, measure the waist, the inseam, and the opening of the leg at the hem.
    — Marc Bain, Quartzy, 16 Aug. 2019
  • The shorts have a nine-inch inseam and come in waist sizes 30-42.
    — Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024
  • They're cut to leave some extra space for your quads, along with a slightly longer inseam.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Use the brand's size chart on the product page to figure out your waist size and inseam length.
    — Lindsey Greenfeld, PEOPLE.com, 22 Feb. 2022
  • Anything shorter than a 4-inch inseam is for the beach or a marathon.
    — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 8 May 2018
  • This has a longer inseam for taller folks, and is made in a light wash that won't wither away in the wash.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
  • While the 31-inch inseam is long, there's no denying how stylish this pair looks.
    — Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2023
  • With pant waist and inseam sizes, the brand upholds the tenets of fit and style as well as comfort.
    — Men's Health, 22 Feb. 2023
  • In terms of fit, these shorts have a high rise and a shorter inseam, at 3 inches.
    — Ambar Pardilla, NBC News, 23 Mar. 2021
  • The inseam hit us in just the right spot but can also be unfolded for a longer look.
    — L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
  • The straight-leg jeans’ inseam ends right at the ankle, giving you a chance to show off your shoes.
    — Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
  • Each pair come in a 5-inch inseam providing just the right amount of room for male parts.
    — Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023
  • The fabric in the inseam hasn't pilled or faded after many, many wears.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 June 2023
  • The Wyman is a true, straight leg designed to sit low and square on the waist with a cropped inseam.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Order your size in the tall fit, which offers a 23-inch inseam.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The mid-rise jeans come in a variety of sizes, inseams, and washes.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
  • This relaxed style stays polished with an eight-inch inseam that hits the perfect length just above the knee.
    — Christian Gollayan, menshealth.com, 5 Apr. 2023
  • With a 5-inch inseam and a mid-length, raw hem, these shorts extend to the perfect point on my thighs.
    — Emily Hochberg, Parents, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Plus, the inseam comes in 27- and 29-inch lengths to find your perfect fit.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
  • What to Consider The inseam could be too short for taller guys.
    — Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Plus, with six sizes, three inseams, and nine colors to choose from, you’re bound to find the perfect pair for your man.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2024
  • This side-zip style features slash pockets, a 4-inch inseam, and a mid-thigh hem that isn’t too short.
    — Ali Faccenda, People.com, 21 May 2025
  • The pants come in sizes 2 through 18, including short and long inseams.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The design is on the shorter side, with a 3-inch inseam in the biker shorts and a mid-thigh length.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 14 May 2024

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