Featuring
ˈfiːtʃərɪŋ
Definitions
To have or include (someone or something) as an important part.
ˈfiːtʃərɪŋ
To include or prominently display (something) as a special or important element.
The band's new album is featuring a collaboration with a famous musician.
💡 Simply: Think of it like this: when a band *features* a guest singer, that singer is a big deal on the song. It's like the special ingredient. For example, imagine a song with a really famous singer – it’s *featuring* them!
👶 For kids: When something is featuring something else, it means that other thing is important and part of it. Like, "This cereal is featuring a fun toy inside!"
More Examples
The museum is featuring an exhibition of ancient artifacts.
This edition of the magazine is featuring an interview with the author.
How It's Used
"The movie is featuring a star-studded cast."
"The new phone is featuring a longer battery life."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
featuring...
Used to introduce someone or something as a prominent element.
"The new song, *featuring* [Artist's Name]..."
From 'feature' + -ing. 'Feature' itself derives from Old French 'faiture,' meaning 'form, appearance,' and ultimately from Latin 'factura,' meaning 'a making, a form.'
Historically used to denote prominent characteristics or displays, often in a creative or demonstrative context.
Memory tip
Imagine a movie poster: the main actors are 'featured' prominently.
Word Origin
"to make, to shape"