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

Examples of drawstring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For years, my go-to strategy was to cover my head and face with a hoodie, then tie the drawstring closed for a snug feel that also blocks out light. —Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2025

This lounge set includes a crewneck sweatshirt and cropped wide-leg relaxed pants with a stretchy elastic waistband and drawstring tie. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025

The set includes a matching pizza cutter and cashmere storage sack with leather drawstring and a kit for caring for and cleaning the wood (two cashmere cloths and a small bottle of olive oil). —Rima Suqi, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024

And the Halftime shorts feature an elastic waist with a drawstring, a mesh lining, two side-seam pockets and the Super Bowl patch. —Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for drawstring

• bowstring
• coiling
• downswing
• forewing
• hamstring
• lapwing
• mainspring
• offspring
• plaything
• shoestring
• texting
• upswing

Kids Definition

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