Word FEATHER: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

feather

🇺🇸 [ˈfɛðər]

Meanings

A feather is a thin, light structure that grows from the skin of birds and is used for flight, insulation, or display. Feathers are made of keratin and are an important part of a bird’s anatomy. The word can also refer to something light or delicate.

Examples

• The bird lost a feather while flying over the lake.
• She wore a hat decorated with colorful feathers.
• The pillow was so soft, it felt like sleeping on a bed of feathers.

Synonyms

plume • quill • down

Antonyms

stone • rock • weight