CEFR A2

feathers

noun

Meaning

One of the many soft, light parts that cover a bird's body and wings, used for flying, warmth, or display.

Examples

The bird preened its feathers to keep them clean.
A single white feather drifted down from the sky.

Synonyms: plume, down

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feathers (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛðər/

Definition

One of the many soft, light parts that cover a bird's body and wings, used for flying, warmth, or display.

Examples

The bird preened its feathers to keep them clean.
A single white feather drifted down from the sky.
She found a beautiful blue feather on the beach.

How to Use feathers

feather in one's cap (idiom): An achievement that makes someone feel proud. — "Winning that award was a real feather in her cap."

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