cold draught

Frequency: 8.015.1 per million words

Refers to a current of unpleasantly cool air.

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Examples (10)

  • A cold draught of air blew in from the open window.
  • I can feel a cold draught coming from under the door.
  • Could you close the door? There's a nasty cold draught in here.
  • The source of the cold draught was a crack in the wall.
  • He shivered as a cold draught swept through the ancient hall.
  • We need to install weatherstripping to prevent the cold draught.
  • Do you feel that cold draught? I think the window isn't sealed properly.
  • During winter, a persistent cold draught made the living room uncomfortable.
  • A sudden cold draught extinguished the candle on the table.
  • Sit away from the window if the cold draught is bothering you.