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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Also key: three additional pockets for the rest of your necessities, an adjustable drawstring, and cinchable cuffs.
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Jordan Galloway, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024
It’s got both elastic and a drawstring on the waist — the best combo, in my opinion — and the soft pleats are like ones on casual trousers.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
It’s also made with a drawstring and a speedclip closure, making for a sporty yet polished design.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Madame Chanel may have never worn a hoodie, but the gold- and diamond-tipped drawstrings on a sapphire, diamond, and red-lacquer necklace are nonetheless a playful nod to her legacy.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
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Jordan Galloway, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024
It’s got both elastic and a drawstring on the waist — the best combo, in my opinion — and the soft pleats are like ones on casual trousers.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
It’s also made with a drawstring and a speedclip closure, making for a sporty yet polished design.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Madame Chanel may have never worn a hoodie, but the gold- and diamond-tipped drawstrings on a sapphire, diamond, and red-lacquer necklace are nonetheless a playful nod to her legacy.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Drawstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawstring. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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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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