Word
featuring
Phoneticsfea·tur·ing
US/ˈfitʃɝɪŋ/
UK/fˈiːtʃəɹɪŋ/
Definitions
01including as a main part
v. having someone or something as an important part of a show, movie, or event.
v. including a specific person or thing as a prominent or significant feature. This is the present participle form used as an adjective or in continuous tenses.
“The new movie is featuring several famous actors from the original series.”
“The gallery is hosting a new exhibition featuring works by local artists who have never shown their pieces publicly before.”
Usage
Often used as a participle to describe a film or album: 'a film featuring [actor]'.
Synonyms
02a guest appearance
n. a guest appearance by a musician on another artist's song.
n. a guest performance or cameo by a musician on a track primarily credited to another artist. Often abbreviated as 'feat.' in track listings.
“Her latest song has a great featuring from a famous rapper.”
“The album's success was bolstered by several high-profile featurings that helped the lead artist reach a much broader international audience.”
Informal
Usage
Commonly used in the music industry and by fans to describe collaborations.
Synonyms