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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Kirundo 3-piece Lounge Set This three-piece set—complete with a cardigan, sleeveless top, and drawstring pants—offers maximum versatility for spring travel—and for your wardrobe.
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Priced under $50, the bottoms boast a stretchy elastic waist and drawstring tie reminiscent of your favorite joggers.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
With a sophisticated mock-neck top and cropped wide-leg pants—complete with a drawstring and side pockets— this matching set is a must-have for your next trip.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
The bottoms are modernized with adjustable hem drawstrings.
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Priced under $50, the bottoms boast a stretchy elastic waist and drawstring tie reminiscent of your favorite joggers.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
With a sophisticated mock-neck top and cropped wide-leg pants—complete with a drawstring and side pockets— this matching set is a must-have for your next trip.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
The bottoms are modernized with adjustable hem drawstrings.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Drawstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawstring. Accessed 4 Mar. 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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