1. (noun)feature, characteristic a prominent attribute or aspect of something "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics"
2. (noun)feature, lineament the characteristicparts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin "an expression of pleasure crossed his features"; "his lineaments were very regular"
3. (noun)feature, feature film the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movietheater "the feature tonight is `Casablanca'"
4. (noun)feature, feature article a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine "they ran a feature on retirement planning"
5. (noun)feature of speech, feature (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the samekind
6. (verb)feature an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles
7. (verb)have, feature have as a feature "This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France"
8. (verb)sport, feature, boast wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner "she was sporting a new hat"