adjective
Other Word Forms
- multifeatured adjective
- nonfeatured adjective
- unfeatured adjective
- well-featured adjective
Etymology
Origin of featured
First recorded in 1375–1425, featured is from the late Middle English word fetured. See feature, -ed 3
Explanation
When something is featured, it's given a place of prominence. If you're the featured soloist in the Mongolian throat singing concert, your name and maybe your photo appears in the program, and you'll be singing important solos. At the grocery store, you're likely to see displays of featured items — new or unusual foods or items with special prices the store manager wants you to notice. Advertising campaigns often make use of a featured character, such as the Energizer bunny or the Geico gecko, and this approach has proven to be an effective way to get consumers' attention.
Vocabulary lists containing featured
Example Sentences
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While rescue workers have exhausted themselves in cold water, the odyssey has also featured heated rifts between veterinarians and self-proclaimed "whale-whisperers", fundraising scams and esoteric attempts to heal the whale through chanting.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
The primary suite in the unit featured its own private sitting room, an enormous spa-like bathroom, and its own fireplace—as well as “multiple closets,” the listing noted.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
Third-choice keeper Fraser Forster, 38, has not featured for Bournemouth since signing a six-month deal in January.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Last year’s race featured frequent stumbles by the competitors, and there were still some displays of robot futility this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
It featured part of a woman's face, one Ella didn't recognize.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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