A drawstring is a cord that goes through an opening, for example at the top of a bag or a pair of trousers. When the cord is pulled tighter, the opening gets smaller.
...a velvet bag with a drawstring.
drawstring in British English
(ˈdrɔːˌstrɪŋ)
noun
a.
a cord, ribbon, etc, run through a hem around an opening, as on the bottom of a sleeve or at the mouth of a bag, so that when it is pulled tighter, the opening closes
b.
(as modifier)
a drawstring neckline
drawstring in American English
(ˈdrɔˌstrɪŋ)
noun
a string drawn through a hem, as in the waist of a garment or mouth of a bag, to tighten or close it by taking up the fullness
Examples of 'drawstring' in a sentence
drawstring
The Afghan was surprised and wary, closing himself as if with the drawstring on a bag.
Thomas, Craig THE LAST RAVEN (2001)
A few minutes later she appeared at my door, holding a tiny suede drawstring bag.
Kate Cann READY? (2001)
He was dressed in blue scrubs and a blue puffy hat with a drawstring, and he wore two pairs of latex gloves.