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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These stretchy tights are great for pretty much any workout, with a large side pocket, a back zippered pocket, and an adjustable internal drawstring. —

Sara Coughlin, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024 Drawstring Pant in Cotton Blend Made from an ultra-breathable blend of cotton and linen, these pants have an elastic waistband with a drawstring for all-day comfort that stays put. —

Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024 The waistband is also adjustable, with internal elastic and a drawstring, and the water-resistant fabric has four-way stretch that moves with you. —

Sara Coughlin, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024 Hart, 46, used that drawstring to die by suicide in his cell on the night of Nov. 1, 2021. —

Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for drawstring