seams
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsimz// UK //sˈiːmz// seams
n. the lines where two pieces of cloth are sewn together in a piece of clothing.
n. the lines of junction formed by sewing together two separate pieces of material, especially in a garment.
The seams on this shirt are starting to come apart.
She carefully checked the seams of the jacket to ensure the stitching was strong enough for winter wear.
The tailor's expertise was evident in the way the patterns aligned perfectly across the side seams, creating a seamless visual flow throughout the bespoke suit.
Usage
Often used in the plural when referring to the construction of a garment; frequently appears in the idiom 'bursting at the seams'.