What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
drafty
Example
I need to fix the window in my drafty bedroom. [drafty: adjective]
Example
The old house was drafty, and we could feel the cold air coming in from the windows. [drafty: adjective]
draughty
Example
I need to fix the window in my draughty bedroom. [draughty: adjective]
Example
The old house was draughty, and we could feel the cold air coming in from the windows. [draughty: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Drafty is more commonly used in American English, while draughty is more commonly used in British English. However, both words are interchangeable and can be understood in either dialect.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between drafty and draughty?
Both drafty and draughty are informal words and are not typically used in formal writing or speech.
