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 waist is elastic and stretchy to move with you, while the drawstring is adjustable for a custom fit.
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 22 May 2025
Attach the paper clip/safety pin to one end of the drawstring.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Plus, there’s a side slit to add movement, pockets on each side, and an elastic waist with a drawstring.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 6 May 2025
Each pair includes a 3m Mini-XLR to 3.5mm jack cable, 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter and a premium drawstring carry bag.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 22 May 2025
Attach the paper clip/safety pin to one end of the drawstring.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Plus, there’s a side slit to add movement, pockets on each side, and an elastic waist with a drawstring.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 6 May 2025
Each pair includes a 3m Mini-XLR to 3.5mm jack cable, 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter and a premium drawstring carry bag.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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“Drawstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawstring. Accessed 3 Jun. 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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