feathered
adjective
feath·ered
ˈfe-t͟hərd 
1
: having feathers
… misidentified as … a flying reptile, not a feathered dinosaur …—
Luis M. Chiappe
Luis M. Chiappereferring to birds as "our feathered friends"
2
: covered or decorated with feathers
He was a big man, and in his costume— … feathered anklets, feathered gauntlets, beaded headband … —he seemed magnified in every dimension, almost a spirit-being.—Ian Frazier
Ian FrazierFrom this region come the magnificent beadwork art, the buckskin garments, the great feathered war bonnet, and the concept of long fringed shirts.—Frederick J. Dockstader
Frederick J. DockstaderExamples of feathered in a Sentence
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Take a behind scenes tour of the center and get some facetime with feathered and aquatic friends.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
So don't go swatting a feathered invader with a broom or plotting a troublesome bird's demise; instead, try some diversionary tactics.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Twigs looks like a modern-day flapper in a feathered gown.
—Elise Wrabetz, NBC news, 5 May 2025
During Paris Fashion Week in March 2025, Kai, who is represented by IMG models, made her runway debut for Valentino, wearing a long-sleeve animal-print minidress with a feathered neckline.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
So don't go swatting a feathered invader with a broom or plotting a troublesome bird's demise; instead, try some diversionary tactics.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Twigs looks like a modern-day flapper in a feathered gown.
—Elise Wrabetz, NBC news, 5 May 2025
During Paris Fashion Week in March 2025, Kai, who is represented by IMG models, made her runway debut for Valentino, wearing a long-sleeve animal-print minidress with a feathered neckline.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 12 May 2025
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“Feathered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feathered. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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