Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

drawstring

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.63 in modern English

Syllables
draw-string
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A string or cord, encased in a fabric tube, with one or more small openings into the tube, on a bag or garment, allowing the item to be closed (as with a bag) or tightened (as with sweatpants or a bathing suit).

Etymology

From draw + string.

Inflected Forms

drawstrings (plural)

Synonyms

drawing string string

Questions

What does drawstring mean?
A string or cord, encased in a fabric tube, with one or more small openings into the tube, on a bag or garment, allowing the item to be closed (as with a bag) or tightened (as with sweatpants or a bathing suit).
Where does drawstring come from?
From draw + string.

How to pronounce drawstring

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