# featuring

/ˈfitʃɝɪŋ/ (US) · /fˈiːtʃəɹɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/featuring
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. including as a main part

verb · CEFR B1

having someone or something as an important part of a show, movie, or event.

For teachers: 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]'.

### 2. a guest appearance

noun · CEFR B2 · Informal

a guest appearance by a musician on another artist's song.

For teachers: 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.

Usage: Commonly used in the music industry and by fans to describe collaborations.

## Examples

- The new album is featuring several famous singers.
- The upcoming music festival is featuring a diverse lineup of local bands and international headliners.
- By featuring a blend of traditional folk instruments and modern electronic beats, the composer successfully bridged the gap between historical heritage and contemporary pop culture.

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