draughty
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- draughtily adverb
- draughtiness noun
Example Sentences
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The 68-year-old said it had always been "cold and draughty" but admitted to being initially reluctant to accept help.
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It says it will double the cash commitment to insulating the UK’s draughty homes – making our homes more energy efficient is one of the toughest climate challenges the country faces.
From BBC
Her own flat's windows are not prone to condensation - but only because they are so draughty that they stay well-ventilated, she explains.
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In a draughty corridor of Leeds Family Court, a father cuddles his young son.
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Someone in a large, draughty house will pay more.
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