What does "featured" mean?

1. (given special attention) shown or highlighted as the most important part of something. 2. (having specific physical traits) having a certain kind of face or physical appearance, usually used with another word. 3. (included as a part) to have included someone or something as an important part of a show, book, or event.

featured

adj. · v.

US //ˈfitʃɝd// UK //fˈiːtʃəd// fea·tured

1 given special attention (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

shown or highlighted as the most important part of something.

displayed or promoted with special prominence, often as the primary attraction of a collection or event.

Example

The featured artist at the gallery this month is a local painter.

Example

The magazine's featured article explores the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in modern healthcare systems.
- hidden
- minor
2 having specific physical traits (adj.)
C2 Proficiency Literary

having a certain kind of face or physical appearance, usually used with another word.

possessing facial or physical characteristics of a specified type; almost exclusively used in hyphenated compounds.

Example

The sharp-featured man sat quietly in the corner of the room.

Example

He was a fine-featured individual whose delicate bone structure suggested an aristocratic lineage.
- characterized
3 included as a part (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

to have included someone or something as an important part of a show, book, or event.

the past tense or past participle of 'feature', meaning to have given prominence to or included as a significant element.

Example

The concert featured three different singers from around the world.

Example

The documentary featured several interviews with former employees who had witnessed the company's rapid decline firsthand.
- excluded
- omitted

Origin

From feature + -ed.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Last updated June 19, 2026