adj
drafty
DRAHF-tee
Drafty (adj) means letting in unwanted currents of cold air. Example: “The old cabin was cold and drafty in winter.”
adj
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Letting in unwanted currents of cold air.
"The old cabin was cold and drafty in winter."
How to use drafty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA room or building that lets cold air leak in, usually through gaps around doors and windows.
UK vs US
British English usually spells this "draughty."
Common pairings
drafty window
drafty old house
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Word forms
- Comparative
- draftier, more drafty
- Superlative
- draftiest, most drafty
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The old cabin was cold and _____ in winter.
Etymology
From earlier "draughty," from draft/draught + -y.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for drafty
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What does “drafty” mean?
The word “drafty” means letting in unwanted currents of cold air. In plain terms, a room or building that lets cold air leak in, usually through gaps around doors and windows.
How do you pronounce “drafty”?
“Drafty” is pronounced DRAHF-tee (/ˈdɹæfti/ in IPA).
How do you use “drafty” in a sentence?
Here is “drafty” used in a sentence: “The old cabin was cold and drafty in winter.”
What part of speech is “drafty”?
“Drafty” is an adjective.
