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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This sweatshirt version trades buttons for a zipper and adds a hood with adjustable drawstrings.
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 30 Sep. 2024
The adjustable drawstring and abrasion-resistant fabric also help in that case too.
—Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2024
They can be dressed down for yoga or up with work clothes and have a flexible waist with a drawstring.
—Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
The high-rise shorts are designed with an elastic waistband that can be adjusted with drawstrings to achieve your perfect fit, and the oversized button-down top can be layered unbuttoned or worn on its own.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 30 Sep. 2024
The adjustable drawstring and abrasion-resistant fabric also help in that case too.
—Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2024
They can be dressed down for yoga or up with work clothes and have a flexible waist with a drawstring.
—Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
The high-rise shorts are designed with an elastic waistband that can be adjusted with drawstrings to achieve your perfect fit, and the oversized button-down top can be layered unbuttoned or worn on its own.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
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“Drawstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawstring. Accessed 12 Oct. 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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