feather
word
/ˈfɛðɝ/
FE-thur
/fˈɛðɐ/
FE-thuh
Definition
A feather is one of the soft, light parts that cover a bird’s body. It can also refer to something shaped like this or used for decoration.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a countable noun: 'a feather', 'feathers'. Common collocations include 'bird feather', 'feather pillow', and 'light as a feather'. Don't confuse it with 'fur' (animal hair) or 'wing' (the whole body part used for flying).
Spanish: plumaPortuguese (BR): penaPortuguese (PT): penaChinese (Simplified): 羽毛Chinese (Traditional): 羽毛Hindi: पंखArabic: ريشةBengali: পালকRussian: пероJapanese: 羽Vietnamese: lông vũ - lông (chim)Korean: 깃털Turkish: tüyUrdu: پرIndonesian: bulu (burung)
Example Sentences
I found a white feather on the ground.
basic
The bird lost a feather.
basic
This pillow is filled with feathers.
basic
She was wearing a hat with a bright red feather in it.
natural
This jacket is so light, it feels like a feather.
natural
A single feather was stuck to his shirt after the pillow fight.
natural