draughty window

Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words

describes a window that does not seal properly, allowing cold air to enter

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Examples (10)

  • We need to fix that old, draughty window before winter comes.
  • The landlord promised to repair the draughty window in the living room.
  • I sat by the draughty window, watching the snow fall outside.
  • The old cottage was charming but had a very draughty window in the kitchen.
  • How can I temporarily seal a draughty window to save on heating bills?
  • The constant cold air from the draughty window made the room uncomfortable.
  • She covered the draughty window with a thick blanket to block the cold.
  • Replacing every draughty window in this house will be an expensive project.
  • Despite its age, the hotel room was cozy, apart from one slightly draughty window.
  • The surveyor's report mentioned a cracked pane in the draughty window upstairs.