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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Our selections include linen pants with drawstring and elastic waistbands, well-suited for casual occasions where comfort is key.
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ABC News, 9 June 2026
These wide-leg linen pants have an extra-wide waistband with a drawstring for maximum comfort.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
This one feels slightly more polished than your average lounge set thanks to the collared top and button-front details, while the drawstring shorts keep things comfortable.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
The boho-style minidress featured a scoop neckline with cap sleeves and a plunging lace bodice held together by a thin drawstring.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 June 2026
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ABC News, 9 June 2026
These wide-leg linen pants have an extra-wide waistband with a drawstring for maximum comfort.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
This one feels slightly more polished than your average lounge set thanks to the collared top and button-front details, while the drawstring shorts keep things comfortable.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
The boho-style minidress featured a scoop neckline with cap sleeves and a plunging lace bodice held together by a thin drawstring.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for drawstring
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“Drawstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawstring. Accessed 11 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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