noun
feature
An article or broadcast segment exploring a particular subject.
The magazine publishes a feature on urban gardens.
Etymology
From a distinctive or prominent part, feature came to mean an item given special presentation. Journalism applies it to a developed treatment of a particular subject.
More examples
- She wrote a long feature about the restoration.
- The broadcast’s final feature explored local history.
- A photographer joined the reporter for the feature.
Forms
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