drafty

adjective

ˈdraf-tē 

ˈdräf-

draftier; draftiest

: exposed to or abounding in drafts of air

a drafty room

draftily

ˈdraf-tə-lē 

ˈdräf-

adverb

draftiness

ˈdraf-tē-nəs 

ˈdräf-

noun

Examples of drafty in a Sentence

The house is very drafty.

Recent Examples on the Web

Windows can move up that list quickly if several are drafty, foggy or difficult to operate. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Weatherizing New York’s aging and drafty housing stock can lower energy consumption, improve comfort, and reduce the amount of electricity needed during extreme weather. — Mark Levine, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

Adding weatherstripping can stop cold air from leaking through drafty windows. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

This snuggly solution solves for the anxiety of feeling exposed while sleeping and keeps you warm enough on a drafty plane. — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

draft entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for drafty

• crafty

Kids Definition

drafty

adjective

ˈdraf-tē 

ˈdrȧf-

draftier; draftiest

: exposed to a draft or current of air

a drafty hall

draftily

-tə-lē 

adverb

draftiness

-tē-nəs 

noun