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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But Take Note The clip for the drawstring might come apart too quickly on more active toddlers.
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Casey Clark, Parents, 23 May 2024
What to Consider There are no drawstrings, so some wearers might feel the joggers aren’t as secure as other options.
—Joel Balsam Published, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
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Casey Clark, Parents, 23 May 2024
What to Consider There are no drawstrings, so some wearers might feel the joggers aren’t as secure as other options.
—Joel Balsam Published, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
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“Drawstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawstring. Accessed 28 May. 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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