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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Highlight features include the stretchy elastic, drawstring-adjustable waist, and practical side pockets that work together to offer a perfect blend of comfort and function.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Embrace cozy season with this matching set complete with stripes and a drawstring waist.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
The pockets are ample, and the hood is tightened with a drawstring.
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Order the drawstring option, as many customers agree the velcro style is disappointing.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Embrace cozy season with this matching set complete with stripes and a drawstring waist.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
The pockets are ample, and the hood is tightened with a drawstring.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Order the drawstring option, as many customers agree the velcro style is disappointing.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Drawstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawstring. Accessed 11 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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