inseam

[ in-seem ]

/ ˈɪnˌsim /

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an inside or inner seam of a garment, especially the seam of a trouser leg that runs from the crotch down to the bottom of the leg.

of or relating to such a seam: inseam measurements.

(of a pocket) placed at or sewn to an opening in the seam of a garment, usually the side seam, so as to lie completely inside the garment.

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First recorded in 1905–10; in-¹ + seam

I guess my 32 waist, 34 inseam is popular, becuase it took me until last fall to find a pair in my size.
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These are available in two different washes, for men and women, with multiple waist and inseam combinations.
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A generous inseam and leg openings allow them to fit nicely over chunky work boots, too.
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When deciding on which size is most suitable, you have to take into account the rider’s inseam.
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Finally we took Eatumup Jake's pants which he had removed for the purpose, they being thirty-four inches inseam.
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