drafty

adjective

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

Examples of drafty in a Sentence

The house is very drafty.
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Chastain suggests using half a pool noodle on the bottom or side of drafty doors to prevent air from leaking. — Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 23 May 2026 Avoid drafty windows, air vents, and extreme temperatures. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026 Locate plants kept indoors over winter away from exterior doors or drafty windows. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 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 See All Example Sentences for drafty

Word History

Etymology

draft entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drafty was in 1829

Rhymes for drafty

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“Drafty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drafty. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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drafty

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

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