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

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

For a beach-ready drawstring option, look no further than the Athleta Retreat Linen Mid-rise Short. —Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025

Part of the brand’s popular Wunder Train family, this style is designed for high-intensity workouts, with an adjustable inner drawstring that keeps them in place during squats. —Renee Cherry, Glamour, 28 Apr. 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