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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The flowy pants have extra-wide legs and a drawstring waistline.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
Reviewers love the elastic-free waistband that won’t dig into skin or leave marks and the drawstring to adjust them for a better fit.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The minidress also features a delicate drawstring closure at the back.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The remaining virgin materials—three small trim pieces for the zipper pull, snaps and drawstring—are slated to be phased out.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
Reviewers love the elastic-free waistband that won’t dig into skin or leave marks and the drawstring to adjust them for a better fit.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The minidress also features a delicate drawstring closure at the back.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The remaining virgin materials—three small trim pieces for the zipper pull, snaps and drawstring—are slated to be phased out.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Drawstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawstring. Accessed 4 Nov. 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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