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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Take precautions now to avoid drafty doors and windows, which can cause heat to seep out. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025 According to the specifications, airflow has been designed for gentler circulation, without the sharp, drafty edge. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025 Use the following information as a guide to determine the appropriate method for fixing drafty doors, based on the location of the leaks. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025 Move the plant from drafty areas and away from HVAC vents. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drafty

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Oct. 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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