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 stretchy waist has a drawstring to get just the right fit, and they’re made with slant pockets on the front to keep your phone and small essentials close.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The cozy stretchy denim has a relaxed silhouette with an adjustable drawstring waist—just like your favorite sweatpants.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Available in three versatile washes and sizes 4 to 18, these stylish bottoms have an elastic drawstring waist and functional pockets to hold your belongings.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Outside his tent, the officers left a few wool blankets and some blue drawstring bags full of socks, food, water and Narcan, a nasal spray that can reverse drug overdoses.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The cozy stretchy denim has a relaxed silhouette with an adjustable drawstring waist—just like your favorite sweatpants.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Available in three versatile washes and sizes 4 to 18, these stylish bottoms have an elastic drawstring waist and functional pockets to hold your belongings.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Outside his tent, the officers left a few wool blankets and some blue drawstring bags full of socks, food, water and Narcan, a nasal spray that can reverse drug overdoses.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Drawstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawstring. Accessed 12 Feb. 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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