noun
- plural of draughtiness; the quality or state of being draughty (having currents of cold air)
Usage: chiefly British English; American English typically uses 'draftiness'
Examples
- The draughtinesses of the old castle made it uncomfortable in winter.
- We complained about the draughtinesses in the office building.
- The draughtinesses near the windows were noticeable on cold days.
- Weatherstripping helped reduce the draughtinesses throughout the house.