plural drawstrings
: a string that can be pulled to close or tighten something (such as a bag or a piece of clothing)
a drawstring bag
drawstring pants [=pants that have a drawstring at the waist]
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“Drawstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/drawstring. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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