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draught

[drɑːft]

draught Definition

  • 1a current of cool air in a room or other confined space
  • 2a single act of drinking or inhaling
  • 3a preliminary or rough version of a document or speech

Using draught: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "draught" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    There's a draught coming from the window.

  • Example

    He took a long draught of water.

  • Example

    I've written a first draught of my essay.

draught Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for draught

Idioms Using draught

  • catch a cold/draught

    to become ill with a cold after being exposed to cold air

    Example

    Be careful not to catch a cold from the draught.

  • on draught

    available on tap, as in beer or other beverages

    Example

    Do you have any cider on draught?

  • take a draught

    to take a drink, especially a large one

    Example

    He took a long draught of his beer.

Phrases with draught

  • draught beer

    beer that is served from a cask or keg rather than from a bottle or can

    Example

    I prefer to drink draught beer at the pub.

  • draught excluder

    a strip of material used to seal gaps around doors and windows to prevent draughts

    Example

    I need to buy a draught excluder for my front door.

  • draught animal

    an animal used for pulling heavy loads, such as a horse or ox

    Example

    The farmer used a draught horse to plow the field.

Origins of draught

from Old English 'dweorh', meaning 'a drawing, pull'

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Summary: draught in Brief

The term 'draught' [drɑːft] refers to a current of cool air, a single act of drinking or inhaling, or a preliminary version of a document or speech. It can be used in phrases like 'draught beer' and 'draught excluder,' and idioms like 'catch a cold/draught,' which means to become ill with a cold after being exposed to cold air.