Definition

Describing a place that has cold air moving through it, often because of gaps in windows or doors.

Example

The old house was very drafty, making it uncomfortable during the winter months.

Conversation

Is it just me, or is this room really drafty?

Yeah, I can feel the cold air coming in from the windows.

We should probably get some weather stripping to fix that.

Good idea! I hate feeling so drafty all the time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Drafty → The word originates from the Middle English 'draft', which comes from the Old English 'dræft', meaning a drawing or pulling. The suffix '-y' indicates a characteristic. Therefore, 'drafty' describes a space characterized by drafts or currents of air, often due to openings or gaps.

Memory Tip

Imagine a room where air is 'pulled' in ('dræft') through gaps, making it 'drafty' — that's how you remember that 'drafty' means having currents of air.

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