drawstring
noun
draw·string
ˈdrȯ-ˌstriŋ 
: a string, cord, or tape inserted into hems or casings or laced through eyelets for use in closing a bag or controlling fullness in garments or curtains
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The drawstring detailing along the bottom ensures no cold air creeps in, while the roomy fit allows for plenty of layering.
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
The sweatpants have a roomy wide leg and an adjustable drawstring for a supportive fit.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The wide-leg drawstring pants provide plenty of comfort for long flights, while the quarter-zip sweatshirt keeps you warm when the cabin gets chilly.
—Kayla Kitts, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
This two-piece set includes a mock neck, long sleeve shirt, and wide leg pants with a drawstring to adjust the fit to your liking.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
The sweatpants have a roomy wide leg and an adjustable drawstring for a supportive fit.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The wide-leg drawstring pants provide plenty of comfort for long flights, while the quarter-zip sweatshirt keeps you warm when the cabin gets chilly.
—Kayla Kitts, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
This two-piece set includes a mock neck, long sleeve shirt, and wide leg pants with a drawstring to adjust the fit to your liking.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Drawstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawstring. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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drawstring
noun
draw·string
ˈdrȯ-ˌstriŋ
: a string, cord, or tape used to close a bag, control fullness in clothes, or open or close curtains
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