drafty

adjective

ˈdraf-tē 

ˈdräf-

draftier; draftiest

: exposed to or abounding in drafts of air

a drafty room

draftily

ˈdraf-tə-lē 

ˈdräf-

adverb

draftiness

ˈdraf-tē-nəs 

ˈdräf-

noun

Examples of drafty in a Sentence

The house is very drafty.

Recent Examples on the Web

Copley agrees with this sentiment, noting that the scent of essential oils fades quicker if a room is too cold, drafty, or large. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026

All of this is the kind of success story that gets touted in quarterly earnings reports and leads to talent getting trotted out in front of advertisers in drafty event halls. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

Locate plants kept indoors over winter away from exterior doors or drafty windows. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

Between drafty airports, chilly offices, and afternoon temperature spikes, layers are a serious nonnegotiable. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

draft entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for drafty

• crafty

Kids Definition

drafty

adjective

ˈdraf-tē 

ˈdrȧf-

draftier; draftiest

: exposed to a draft or current of air

a drafty hall

draftily

-tə-lē 

adverb

draftiness

-tē-nəs 

noun