draught
0 antonyms and opposites of draught, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A current of cool air moving through a room, usually coming in through a gap around a door, window or chimney.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A current of cool air moving through a room, usually coming in through a gap around a door, window or chimney.
“There is a terrible draught coming under the front door.”
How to use draught
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Draught is the British spelling. American English writes draft for all these senses, and also uses draft for conscription and for a first version of a document, which British English spells draft too.
Etymology
From Old English dragan, to draw or pull, so literally a drawing or pulling; the same word as American draft.
Full origin of draught →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between draught and draft?
They are the same word with two spellings. British English uses draught for a current of air, for beer from a tap and for a ship's depth in water, and reserves draft for a preliminary version or military conscription; American English spells all of them draft.
How do you pronounce draught?
It rhymes with laughed: "drahft" in British English and "draft" in American English. The gh is silent, so it never sounds like drought.
What does draught beer mean?
It is beer served straight from a cask or keg through a tap rather than poured from a bottle or can. It is typically fresher and less carbonated than packaged beer, which is why pubs advertise what they have on draught.