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feather

Pronunciation: [ˈfɛðər]

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Learn how to use feather in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “nature”

(noun) a light, soft structure that grows on birds. Feathers help birds fly and keep them warm. They look fluffy and often come in different colors.

Example

The bird's feathers were bright and colorful, making it stand out in the park.

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Some birds lose their feathers during the winter and look bare.

Example

What colors do the feathers of that bird have?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a light object used in sports like badminton. The feathered shuttlecock helps players hit it back and forth in games.

Example

She hit the feather shuttlecock over the net during the badminton match.

Example

The ball was too heavy to play, so they decided not to use feathers this time.

Example

Is the shuttlecock made of real feathers?

Context: “action”

(verb) to decorate or adorn something with feathers. This means adding soft, light feathers to make it look nice.

Example

They decided to feather the costume with colorful feathers for the show.

Example

He didn't feather the hat because he wanted it to look simple.

Example

Are you going to feather your project for the competition?

How to pronounce feather

Pronunciation: [ˈfɛðər]

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