featurette

noun

fea·​tur·​ette ˈfē-chər-ˌet How to pronounce featurette (audio)
ˌfē-chər-ˈet
Synonyms of featurettenext
: a short film
especially : a short documentary film about the making of a full-length movie

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The digital and Blu-ray copies of the movie will also include audio commentary by director Jon Favreau, as well as other featurettes that break down how the worlds in the movie were created. Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 The featurette teases Zada as Haymitch, with scenes ranging from the literal sunrise on his Reaping Day to Capitol interviews to the Games itself. Mya Copeland, Variety, 4 July 2026 The featurette includes Zada discussing the character, which was originated onscreen by Woody Harrelson, along with director Francis Lawrence, producer Nina Jacobson and co-stars Elle Fanning, McKenna Grace, Ben Wang and Jesse Plemons. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 July 2026 Bonus features include a feature-length commentary, a gag reel, and four behind-the-scenes featurettes, plus a new Lady Gaga and Doechii music video. John Archer, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for featurette

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of featurette was in 1940

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“Featurette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/featurette. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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