Definition of feature

Overview of noun feature

The noun feature has 6 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)

1. (42) feature, characteristic

(a prominent attribute or aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics")

2. (18) feature, lineament

(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")

3. (2) feature, feature film

(the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater; "the feature tonight is `Casablanca'")

4. feature, feature article

(a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine; "they ran a feature on retirement planning")

5. feature of speech, feature

((linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind)

6. feature

(an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles)

Overview of verb feature

The verb feature has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (16) have, feature

(have as a feature; "This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France")

2. (3) sport, feature, boast

(wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner; "she was sporting a new hat")