plumage

noun

plum·​age ˈplü-mij 

: the feathers of a bird

plumaged

ˈplü-mijd 

adjective

Examples of plumage in a Sentence

The peacock has colorful plumage.

Recent Examples on the Web

Teyana Taylor Taylor took sheer styling to the next level and added a few touches of plumage to boot. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

An oxpecker in dark plumage and a bright orange bill perched on the crown of the rhino’s head like the king’s fool. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

The former, which the marque’s artisans have never used to create marquetry, was chosen for its resemblance to the birds’ iridescent plumage. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Raven Ridge Wildlife Center explained in its update that the rarity of albino cardinals stems from a genetic mutation that reduces melanin, resulting in their distinctive white plumage and reddish-pink eyes. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French, from Old French, from plume feather — more at plume

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing plumage

• eclipse plumage

Kids Definition

plumage

noun

plum·​age ˈplü-mij 

: the feathers of a bird