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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Other standout deals include linen shorts and versatile drawstring styles.
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Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 10 July 2025
Meanwhile, the skirt has hidden shorts underneath, complete with thigh pockets large enough to stash your phone, plus an elastic drawstring waistband for extra comfort.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
The line includes five-pocket jeans in two different washes, nylon twill five-pocket pants and chino trousers with drawstrings.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
There are 29 different styles to choose from, including options with or without buttons, drawstring or elastic waistbands, and some with cute ruffled hems.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 18 June 2025
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Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 10 July 2025
Meanwhile, the skirt has hidden shorts underneath, complete with thigh pockets large enough to stash your phone, plus an elastic drawstring waistband for extra comfort.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
The line includes five-pocket jeans in two different washes, nylon twill five-pocket pants and chino trousers with drawstrings.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
There are 29 different styles to choose from, including options with or without buttons, drawstring or elastic waistbands, and some with cute ruffled hems.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 18 June 2025
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“Drawstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawstring. Accessed 16 Jul. 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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