feather
Meaning
A feather is a lightweight, flat structure that grows from the skin of birds and is essential for flight, insulation, and display.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "feather" with "plume," which specifically refers to a large, showy feather.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
This
morning
while
I
was
walking
in
the
park
I
found
a
small
blue
feather
on
the
path
.
It
was
so
light
that
it
floated
up
when
the
wind
blew
,
and
I
picked
it
up
to
look
more
closely
.
A
duck
had
been
swimming
in
the
pond
nearby
,
so
I
guessed
the
feather
came
from
that
bird
.
I
kept
it
in
my
pocket
as
a
small
memory
of
the
calm
walk
and
the
quiet
water
.
Common Phrases
bird feather
feathered friends
feather duster
Synonyms
Related Words
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