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Definition draft in American English

draft noun

[countable] noun
/dræft/
1

cold air that blows into a room and makes you feel uncomfortable

Example

I feel a draft coming in from under the door.

Synonyms and related words
a breath of air/wind the air airborne
2

something such as a plan, letter, or drawing that may have changes made to it before it is finished

Example

I showed David a draft of the letter and he suggested a few changes.

Example

My publisher wants to see a first draft by the end of next week.

Synonyms and related words
annual report blue book certificate
2.1

not in a final form and likely to be changed

Example

draft legislation

Synonyms and related words
variable brief short-term
3

a system in some sports in the U.S. by which a professional team can choose college students to play for their team

Synonyms and related words
bench be relegated call up
4

a system in which people are ordered to join the military, for example because there is a war. The British word is conscription

Example

His political opponents accused him of dodging the draft during the Vietnam war.

Synonyms and related words
4-F AWOL be invalided out (of)
5

an amount of liquid that you swallow at one time

Synonyms and related words
splash sip drop
5.1

a medicine that you drink

Synonyms and related words
amphetamine anabolic steroid anaesthetic
Synonyms and related words
APR a run on something balance
Definition draft in American English