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Avoid drafty windows, air vents, and extreme temperatures.—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026 The Dutch workers at Knorr were housed together in drafty barracks.—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026 After a few cool, rainy and drafty days, unseasonably warm and sunny weather is on its way to the Boise area.—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026 This is especially useful for drafty windows.—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drafty