1
a
: the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
a man of large feature
b
obsolete
: physical beauty
2
a
: the makeup or appearance of the face or its parts
stern of feature even when he smiled
b
: a part of the face : lineament
a person with Asian features
3
a
: a prominent part or characteristic
Pine trees were a feature of the landscape.
b
: any of the properties (such as voice or gender) that are characteristic of a grammatical element (such as a phoneme or morpheme)
especially
: one that is distinctive
4
: a special attraction: such as
a
: a featured motion picture
b
: a featured article, story, or department in a newspaper or magazine
An account of the fire was the feature in the Sunday newspaper.
c
: something offered to the public or advertised as particularly attractive
one of the car's most popular features
featured; featuring
ˈfēch-riŋ 
ˈfē-chər-iŋ
1
chiefly dialectal
: to resemble in features
2
: to picture or portray in the mind : imagine
3
a
: to give special prominence to
the exhibit features local artists
b
: to have as a characteristic or feature
a menu featuring many options
: to play an important part
Synonyms
Examples of feature in a Sentence
Noun
This year's models include several new safety features.
This camera has several features that make it easy to use.
The car has some interesting new design features.
His plan combines the best features of the earlier proposals.
Her eyes are her best feature.
Tonight's feature is a new romantic comedy.
He starred in his first feature film a year ago.
Verb
The building features a state-of-the-art security system.
The new menu features several low-fat entrees.
The show now features a new singer.
The evening news report featured the story of the murder.
The newspaper featured health care on its front page.
Recent Examples on the Web
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
The giant sphere is not, however, the only design feature helping stabilize the tower, which stands close to a major fault line.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Some of the smart home features include thermostat control in different rooms and remote control access to the garage, which can hold up to six cars.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
The giant sphere is not, however, the only design feature helping stabilize the tower, which stands close to a major fault line.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
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feature
1 of 2 noun
fea·ture
ˈfē-chər
1
a
: the shape or appearance of the face
b
: a single part of the face (as the nose or the mouth)
2
: a part or detail that stands out
3
a
: the principal motion picture on a program
b
: a special column or section in a newspaper or magazine
feature
2 of 2 verb
featured; featuring
ˈfēch-(ə-)riŋ
1
: to play an important part
2
a
: to have as a feature
a menu featuring seafood
b
: to give special prominence to
Medical Definition
feature
noun
fea·ture
ˈfē-chər
1
: the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
2
a
: the makeup or appearance of the face or its parts
b
: a part of the face
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