Word
drawstring
Phoneticsdraw·string
UK/dɹˈɔːstɹɪŋ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a thin cord you pull to close or tighten clothes or bags, like on hoodies or sweatpants.
n. a cord threaded through a hem or casing that tightens an opening when pulled and loosens when released. Commonly found in waistbands, hoods, and bags.
Examples
“I pull the drawstring to close my hoodie.”
“She tightens the drawstring on her gym bag before throwing it over her shoulder.”
“The old canvas tent relied on a frayed drawstring that still held the flap shut against the night wind.”
Examples
simple
“I pull the drawstring to close my hoodie.”
contextual
“She tightens the drawstring on her gym bag before throwing it over her shoulder.”
complex
“The old canvas tent relied on a frayed drawstring that still held the flap shut against the night wind.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “drawstring” in context.
Verb
01. adjust drawstring
“You can adjust the drawstring to make the waist fit better.”
verb + noun
02. drawstring hangs
“One drawstring hangs longer than the other on my sweatshirt.”
noun + verb
03. pull drawstring
“Pull the drawstring to close the bag tightly.”
verb + noun
04. tie drawstring
“He tied the drawstring in a knot to stop it slipping.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. elastic drawstring
“These shorts have an elastic drawstring for extra comfort.”
adj + noun
06. long drawstring
“Be careful, your long drawstring could get caught in the door.”
adj + noun
07. loose drawstring
“The loose drawstring on his hoodie kept slipping down.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. bag with drawstring
“She carries her gym shoes in a small bag with a drawstring.”
noun + prep + noun
09. hoodie with drawstring
“I bought a grey hoodie with a drawstring at the market.”
noun + prep + noun
10. pants with drawstring
“These pants with a drawstring are very comfortable for running.”
noun + prep + noun
11. bag with a drawstring top
“He keeps his marbles in a small bag with a drawstring top.”
12. pull the drawstring tight
“Pull the drawstring tight before you go out in the rain.”
Real-World Examples
“The young male feline was encased in plastic and dust sheets, secured within a drawstring bag, and left by a rural road in Angmering, according to Wadars Animal Rescue Charity.” “Plastic bags have been removed for fruit and vegetables and shoppers can instead buy reusable drawstring bags in a trial at two Sainsbury's stores.” Etymology
From draw + string.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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