drafty
Translation
draughty
Examples
This old house is very drafty in the winter.
This old house is very draughty in the winter.
Grammar Patterns
((a drafty place)) a place with cold air currents This old house is very drafty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: breezy, windy; Antonyms: airtight, sealed
Etymology
From 'draught' (UK spelling for a current of air) + the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.
Memory Tips
If a room has a 'draught', the room itself is 'draughty'. The '-y' turns the noun into a description.