Definition, synonyms and related words
present participle of feature
"The new movie trailer is featuring several actors who starred in last year's blockbuster hit."
In plain English: Featuring means including someone or something as a special highlight, like when a famous guest appears on a song.
"The new music video features her dancing in the rain."
Usage: Use "featuring" to indicate that a person or thing is included as a highlight in an event, product, or performance. Avoid using it when you simply mean that something has a specific characteristic, as the word implies a prominent role rather than just an attribute.
Derived from Old French fester (to feast) via Anglo-Norman, featuring originally meant to present or exhibit something as part of an entertainment program. It evolved into its current sense of highlighting a specific person or element within a larger work.