a prominent attribute or aspect of something; the map showed roads and other features; generosity is one of his best characteristics

[ Syn: characteristic ]

the characteristic parts of a persons face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin; an expression of pleasure crossed his features; his lineaments were very regular

[ Syn: lineament ]

the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater; the feature tonight is `Casablanca

[ Syn: feature film ]

a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine; they ran a feature on retirement planning

[ Syn: feature article ]

(linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind

[ Syn: feature of speech ]

an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles

have as a feature; This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France

[ Syn: have ]

wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner; she was sporting a new hat

[ Syn: sport , boast ]