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draught

[draft, drahft] / dræft, drɑft /




NOUN
gulp
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In the three years to January, the price of an average pint of lager on draught went up by 60p to £4.83, while a 175ml glass of wine rose 88p to £5.17, inflation data shows.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The vessels have a deeper draught - the amount of hull below the waterline - than most CalMac ships, allowing for a sleeker, more fuel efficient shape.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

"This comes on top of our efforts to help more venues offer pavement drinks and put on one-off events, maintaining our cut to alcohol duty on draught pints, and capping Corporation Tax," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

The government said it is cutting the cost of licensing, extending business rates relief and cutting alcohol duty on draught pints.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

Bessie now endeavoured to persuade her to take a sedative draught: she succeeded with difficulty.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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