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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And the shorts have a drawstring for a perfect fit.
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Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Unlike traditional denim that fits one minute and not the next, these jeans have a stretchy elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring that can easily be loosened after a big meal or tightened to ensure a secure fit.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
This custom-fit pair checks every box with its comfortable elastic waistband, drawstring, and breathable linen fabric.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Her gray drawstring pants are just this side of pajamas, but that’s not really the point.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 19 May 2026
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Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Unlike traditional denim that fits one minute and not the next, these jeans have a stretchy elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring that can easily be loosened after a big meal or tightened to ensure a secure fit.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
This custom-fit pair checks every box with its comfortable elastic waistband, drawstring, and breathable linen fabric.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Her gray drawstring pants are just this side of pajamas, but that’s not really the point.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 19 May 2026
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“Drawstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawstring. Accessed 28 May. 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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