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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Don’t underestimate the styling potential of these drawstring shorts.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Swap your denim shorts for this satin Ekouer pair with a breathable drawstring waist.
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Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The two-piece set comes with a ruffle-sleeve top and shorts with a drawstring to adjust the fit to your liking.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The Privacy Tent interior comes equipped for showering, accommodating most portable shower systems with its dual hose ports and drawstring sprayer holder.
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New Atlas,
19 June 2026
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Swap your denim shorts for this satin Ekouer pair with a breathable drawstring waist.
—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The two-piece set comes with a ruffle-sleeve top and shorts with a drawstring to adjust the fit to your liking.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The Privacy Tent interior comes equipped for showering, accommodating most portable shower systems with its dual hose ports and drawstring sprayer holder.
—
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
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“Drawstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawstring. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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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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