feathers
word · lemma: feather
/ˈfɛðɝz/
FE-thurz
/fˈɛðəz/
FE-thuhz
Definition
Feathers are the soft, light parts that cover a bird's body and help it to fly. People sometimes use them for decoration, pillows, or clothing.
Usage & Nuances
'Feathers' is always plural when referring to the covering of birds. Common phrases: 'bird feathers', 'a bed of feathers'. Not to be confused with 'fur' (mammals) or 'scales' (fish/reptiles).
Spanish: plumasPortuguese (BR): penasPortuguese (PT): penasChinese (Simplified): 羽毛Chinese (Traditional): 羽毛Hindi: पंखArabic: ريشBengali: পাখা - পালক (পাখির)Russian: перьяJapanese: 羽 - 羽毛Vietnamese: lông vũ - lông chimKorean: 깃털Turkish: tüyUrdu: پَرIndonesian: bulu - bulu burung
Example Sentences
The bird lost some feathers while flying.
basic
Peacocks have beautiful feathers.
basic
I put the feathers in a box for my craft project.
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There were feathers everywhere after the pillow fight.
natural
Some people are allergic to bird feathers.
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The costume was decorated with colorful feathers for the parade.
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