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

There are 29 different styles to choose from, including options with or without buttons, drawstring or elastic waistbands, and some with cute ruffled hems. —Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 18 June 2025

The front of the top is held together with multiple eye hooks in addition to the drawstring, which adds to the relaxed fit of the blouse. —Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 17 June 2025

How to get a drawstring back into clothes To easily get a drawstring back into your clothes: Need a break? —Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 16 May 2025

With a drawstring and pockets on the shorts and 12 color options to choose from, one thing is for sure: this versatile set is a must-have for keeping cool and comfortable during the long dog days of summer. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 June 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