drafty

adjective

ˈdraf-tē How to pronounce drafty (audio)
ˈdräf-
draftier; draftiest
: exposed to or abounding in drafts of air
a drafty room
draftily
ˈdraf-tə-lē How to pronounce drafty (audio)
ˈdräf-
adverb
draftiness noun

Examples of drafty in a Sentence

The house is very drafty.
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Keep it next to a drafty window in the winter, or crank it up in the bedroom to get extra toasty under the covers. Clara McMahon, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025 This could be due to drafty windows and doors, missing insulation, or the development of gaps and cracks in your home. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025 This includes repairing drafty areas, insulating pipes and keeping emergency items in homes and vehicles. Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 African violets aren’t that picky about temperature, but they should be sheltered from drafty windows, air conditioning units, and heaters. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for drafty 

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drafty was in 1846

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“Drafty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drafty. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

drafty

adjective
ˈdraf-tē How to pronounce drafty (audio)
ˈdrȧf-
draftier; draftiest
: exposed to a draft or current of air
a drafty hall
draftily adverb
draftiness noun
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