feather 1 of 2

noun

ˈfe-t͟hər How to pronounce feather (audio)
Definition of feathernext
1
as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common they are a very sports-minded couple, and most of their friends are of the same feather

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2
as in attire
dressy clothing prom couples strutted into the ballroom in full feather

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3
as in spirit
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion you're in fine feather today

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feather

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verb

1
as in to pole

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as in to ribbon

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Recent Examples of feather
Noun
The look also featured an asymmetrical strapless neckline, feather lining and flowing train. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 Shakira wowed in a plunging pink and yellow feather during while co-headling the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show on July 19. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Verb
December 21 - January 19) Inspired to feather your nest? — Usa Today, USA Today, 24 May 2026 As well as opting out of ownership, consumers are also shopping differently for their furred or feathered friends. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for feather
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather
  1. kind
  2. attire
  3. spirit
  4. pole
  5. ribbon
  6. stripe
  7. costume
  8. mode
Noun
  • The kind who drive across town for the right crust and aren't afraid to wait for it.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Berto Industria Tessile, which specializes in premium denim for fashion, accessories and furniture and has a bespoke arm for one-of-a-kind fabrics, has played a key role in adapting the fiber for use in denim.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of kind
Noun
  • His fluctuating weight, ruddy cheeks and occasionally ill-fitting attire — commenters on social media rarely needed an excuse to zero in on him.
    — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Tuipulotu, who was a full participant in minicamp, did individual work off to the side during Wednesday’s practice and was in general workout attire rather than in a helmet, jersey and football pants like his teammates.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of attire
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  • There are more than 400 original contemporary artworks throughout Ibiza Gran Hotel, with many created by Mediterranean artists whose work reflects the culture and spirit of the region.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • The spirit of this new category is to shine a dedicated spotlight on these important artists.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
Definition of spirit
Verb
  • Aitken had already lost Le Mans pole to a contentious stewards’ ruling.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Wiseman recounted a moment that captivated the entire crew — seeing the Earth from pole to pole, even spotting the northern lights.
    — Andrea Leinfelder, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of pole
Verb
  • Mesquite and acacia trees ribbon the lower elevations, while Douglas firs and ponderosa pine line the upper reaches.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
  • Eager to make connections with important people, Kapoor invited mayors to ribbon cuttings and doled outmore than $100,000 in campaign checks from corporate accounts, about half of which went to a political committee supporting a losing candidate in this November’s Miami Beach mayoral race.
    — Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • The quick-dry foam cushions are made of Sunbrella 100% acrylic fabric and have a taupe stripe.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Cops were looking for two people who fled the scene, one of whom wore a black tracksuit with a stripe on the pants.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • Framed costume designs by Messel line the walls, and the skirted dressing table is topped with a vintage perfume atomiser with a puffy spray bulb and, of course, a bowl of yellow roses.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 29 July 2026
  • One art form that might seem implacably hostile to such tactics is opera, whose complex fusion of singing, stagecraft, orchestra, and costumes usually depends on generous fly space, wings, and an ample pit.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
Definition of costume
Noun
  • Contract talks, weekly management and free agency are the three areas where the mode has felt scripted for years.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The latter would be the second new model based on the V-12 this year, following the Manuale (picture up top) from earlier this month, which features a unique gearbox that offers both automatic and manual driving modes.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
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