feature feature /ˈfiːtʃɝ/

noun

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

verb

1. () Have as a feature  ( feature , have )
   have as a feature
    This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France
   This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France
   
2. () Wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner  ( sport , feature , boast )
   wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
    She was sporting a new hat
   she was sporting a new hat