Inseam: meaning, definitions and examples

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inseam

 

[ หˆษชnsiหm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing measurement

The inseam refers to the measurement of the inner leg of a pair of trousers or pants, from the crotch to the bottom hem. It is an essential measurement for ensuring the correct fit of pants, as it determines how long the pants will be. Tailors and clothing stores often rely on the inseam measurement to provide customers with properly fitting garments. An incorrect inseam measurement can lead to discomfort and an unflattering appearance.

Synonyms

inner seam, leg length

Examples of usage

  • I need to measure my inseam before buying new jeans.
  • The store offers inseam adjustments for a perfect fit.
  • Make sure to check the inseam length on the label.

Translations

Translations of the word "inseam" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น costura interna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคจเคธเฅ€เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Innennaht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ panjang dalam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฝัƒั‚ั€ั–ัˆะฝั–ะน ัˆะพะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szew wewnฤ™trzny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‚กไธ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entrejambe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ costura interna

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iรง dikiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์‹ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุท ุงู„ุฎูŠุงุทุฉ ุงู„ุฏุงุฎู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vnitล™nรญ ลกev

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vnรบtornรฝ ลกev

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†…็ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ notranji ลกiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innri saumur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆะบั– ั‚ั–ะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒœแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daxili tikiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ costura interna

Etymology

The term 'inseam' is derived from the combination of 'in' and 'seam'. The first part, 'in', refers to the inner part of the garment, while 'seam' derives from the Old English 'seam', meaning 'to stitch' or 'to sew together'. The usage of the term 'inseam' in fashion and tailoring became prominent in the 20th century as clothing manufacturing evolved and the importance of precise measurements in garments grew. Tailors began using 'inseam' to give customers a clearer understanding of fit, particularly for trousers, which required attention to leg length for both comfort and style. The establishment of ready-to-wear clothing lines further solidified the use of the inseam measurement in the retail industry.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,413, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.