Meaning & use
Drafty
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Allowing cold air to enter through gaps or cracks, especially in a building.
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The old farmhouse was drafty in winter, with cold air seeping through the window frames.
They sealed the drafty door with weatherstripping to cut heating costs.
A note on using this word
Spelled "draughty" in British English, the word reflects the older spelling "draught" for a current of air, still used in the UK for a "draught" of beer or air.
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