drafty

1 of 2

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

draftiness

2 of 2

noun

draft·​i·​ness ˈtēnə̇s 

-tin-

plural -es

1

: the condition of being exposed to or abounding in drafts

complained of the draftiness of her room

2

: the condition of being drafty especially in conformation of body

Examples of drafty in a Sentence

Adjective

The house is very drafty.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Weatherizing New York’s aging and drafty housing stock can lower energy consumption, improve comfort, and reduce the amount of electricity needed during extreme weather. — Mark Levine, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

Adding weatherstripping can stop cold air from leaking through drafty windows. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

This snuggly solution solves for the anxiety of feeling exposed while sleeping and keeps you warm enough on a drafty plane. — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

draft entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

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