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 set includes the relaxed-fit pants with a ribbon drawstring and cuffed hem and the matching button-up, collared, short-sleeve shirt.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 24 July 2025
With adjustable drawstrings on the hood and bottom of the jacket, this North Face hooded coat will easily keep out wind and rain.
—Lola Méndez, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2025
Each pair comes with a three-meter Mini-XLR to 3.5mm jack cable, plus a 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter and a drawstring carry bag.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The material wicks sweat and dries quickly, and these joggers have two pockets and a drawstring.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 24 July 2025
With adjustable drawstrings on the hood and bottom of the jacket, this North Face hooded coat will easily keep out wind and rain.
—Lola Méndez, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2025
Each pair comes with a three-meter Mini-XLR to 3.5mm jack cable, plus a 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter and a drawstring carry bag.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The material wicks sweat and dries quickly, and these joggers have two pockets and a drawstring.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
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“Drawstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawstring. Accessed 1 Aug. 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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