How to Use drawstring in a Sentence

drawstring

noun

• My breath caught like a drawstring pulled tight around my lungs.
  — Sarah Martellaro, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2020
• The waist is stretchy and has a drawstring for a custom fit.
  — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
• The waist is stretchy and has a drawstring for a custom fit.
  — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
• And the shorts have a drawstring for a perfect fit.
  — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 24 May 2026
• The model wore a black t-shirt and drawstring pants.
  — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
• This is where the drawstring comes in to help secure the fit.
  — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 25 Aug. 2023
• There are drawstrings on the hood and waist for a more custom fit.
  — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
• There are no pit zips and, sadly, no drawstring at the waist.
  — Adrienne So, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2022
• Laces had been taken out of my shoes and drawstrings out of my shorts.
  — Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2023
• For a trendy style, opt for these barrel-leg drawstring pants.
  — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
• It can be worn on the go, and has a drawstring hood and draft collar.
  — Sara Cardine, La Cañada Valley Sun, 13 Sep. 2017
• This piece has a drawstring at the neck and thumbholes at the sleeves for a snug fit.
  — Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
• Slide the bag over your clothes and wrap the drawstring around the necks of the hangers.
  — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
• The lace guard is like a little tie clip but for hoodie drawstrings.
  — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 31 Aug. 2023
• The pants come up high on the waist and can be adjusted with a drawstring.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2022
• The drawstring is adjustable, a key feature as the months go on.
  — Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2025
• There also appears to be more than one type of drawstring to choose from.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
• The pull-on shorts have an elastic drawstring waist and two pockets.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 3 June 2023
• Bloom peepers pulled the drawstrings to their hoods and held onto their hats.
  — Jamie Lauren Keiles, The New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2017
• In line are these cozy joggers, with a slim fit and elastic drawstring waist.
  — Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2021
• Crazy knots in the drawstring, bends in the slats, a couple slats missing.
  — Aaron Gilbreath, Longreads, 28 Oct. 2017
• The flowy pants have extra-wide legs and a drawstring waistline.
  — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
• These sweatpants boast a slim fit, neat cuffs, and a classic drawstring.
  — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 26 Aug. 2022
• It’s teamed with matching lounge pants that have an adjustable drawstring waist.
  — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
• Bonus points for the deep pockets and adjustable drawstring waist.
  — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
• The ruched bodycon style hugs your curves, while the drawstring split adds a teasing edge.
  — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
• Clark, now forty-two, grabs the drawstring of his hoodie with his left hand and stares ahead in a trance.
  — Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Oct. 2022
• The joggers have cuffed ankles and a drawstring at the waist for a snug fit that won't slip.
  — Nicol Natale, Health.com, 27 Oct. 2021
• The deep red shade is ideal for fall, while the neon pink piping and drawstrings add a unique touch.
  — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
• The deep red shade is ideal for fall, while the neon pink piping and drawstrings add a unique touch.
  — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025