Definition

1. Noun:

   • A distinctive attribute or aspect of something: A prominent or noticeable part, quality, or characteristic of a person, place, or thing.
   • A part of the face: Any of the distinct parts that make up a person's face, such as the eyes, nose, or mouth.
   • A special article, report, or presentation: A prominent or special item in a newspaper, magazine, broadcast, or event.
   • The main film in a movie program: The principal, full-length film shown in a cinema.

2. Verb:

   • To have or include as a prominent part: To possess or present something as an important or distinctive attribute.
   • To give special prominence to: To highlight, advertise, or focus attention on a particular person or thing.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • The new smartphone has several innovative features, including facial recognition.
  • Her delicate features were highlighted by the soft lighting.
  • The magazine published a feature on sustainable living.
  • The main feature at the cinema tonight is a classic detective story.

• Verb:

  • This model features an improved camera system.
  • The concert will feature a performance by a local orchestra.

Advanced Usage

• "To feature in something": To appear or play a part in something.

  • She featured in several popular television series early in her career.

• "A redeeming feature": A single good quality that makes something otherwise bad or unsatisfactory acceptable.

  • The hotel was noisy, but its convenient location was a redeeming feature.

Variants and Related Words

• Feature film (n): A full-length motion picture intended as the main item in a cinema program.
• Featureless (adj): Lacking distinctive attributes or characteristics; dull and uninteresting.
  • The landscape was flat and featureless.

Synonyms

• Noun: Characteristic, trait, attribute, aspect, hallmark.
• Verb: Highlight, showcase, present, include, star.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• Feature prominently: To be a very noticeable or important part.
  • Safety concerns featured prominently in the committee's report.

Related Idioms

• "Saving feature": Similar to "redeeming feature," a good quality that compensates for faults.
  • The plot was weak, but the actor's charismatic performance was its saving feature.

Noun

1. an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles
2. (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind
3. a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine
   • they ran a feature on retirement planning
4. the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater
   • the feature tonight is `Casablanca'
5. the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin
   • an expression of pleasure crossed his features
   • his lineaments were very regular
6. a prominent attribute or aspect of something
   • the map showed roads and other features
   • generosity is one of his best characteristics

Verb

1. wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
   • she was sporting a new hat
2. have as a feature
   • This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France