How to Use inseam in a Sentence

inseam

noun
  • On pants, measure the waist, the inseam, and the opening of the leg at the hem.
    Marc Bain, Quartzy, 16 Aug. 2019
  • The longer the inseam, the less a boxer brief will move around.
    Maverick Li, Men's Health, 7 Dec. 2022
  • The shorts have a nine-inch inseam and come in waist sizes 30-42.
    Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024
  • The wide-leg pant has a 30-inch inseam for a floor-length, slouchy look.
    Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
  • And the slim fit with no fly and a 6.5-inch inseam hugs the glutes and quads nicely.
    Maverick Li, Men's Health, 2 Nov. 2022
  • There’s enough legroom for the inseam on my six foot two frame.
    Mark Ewing, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022
  • The 7- or 8-inch inseam looked way too long on my short frame.
    Christa Sgobba, SELF, 13 Jan. 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
  • Chris Pratt is here to prove that the trunks—which have a four-inch inseam—aren’t just for Justin Bieber types.
    Megan Gustashaw, GQ, 29 June 2017
  • 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
  • When worn as pants, the Rectrek Zip-off Pants have a 29.75-inch inseam.
    Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • They’re finished off with a high-rise cut and 28-inch inseam.
    Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
  • While the 31-inch inseam is long, there's no denying how stylish this pair looks.
    Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • Anything shorter than a 4-inch inseam is for the beach or a marathon.
    Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 8 May 2018
  • 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
  • In terms of fit, these shorts have a high rise and a shorter inseam, at 3 inches.
    Ambar Pardilla, NBC News, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Each pair come in a 5-inch inseam providing just the right amount of room for male parts.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023
  • What to Consider The inseam could be too short for taller guys.
    Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2024
  • It’s not just a matter of inseam, seat shape and where your hands fall to the handlebars.
    Bill Roberson, Forbes, 28 Dec. 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
  • As for inseam length, sizes range from a short 5 inches to a long 10.5 inches.
    Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Finding the right jeans comes down to a couple of key factors: inseam, style, and price.
    Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2022
  • The fabric in the inseam hasn't pilled or faded after many, many wears.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 June 2023
  • One doesn’t have to buy stilts, or spend a day in Bradley’s size-17 shoes and 42-inch inseam pants to understand his point of view.
    Dallas News, 17 Mar. 2021
  • The high-rise shorts are available in 8-inch and 6-inch inseam lengths and in navy, black, and coal camo variations.
    Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2023
  • This pair has five inseam options and a midrise waistband.
    Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 6 Sep. 2024

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