noun C2 Proficient

plumage

PLOO-mihj

Plumage (noun) means all of the feathers covering a bird's body. Example: “The peacock's plumage shimmered in the sunlight.”

noun

All of the feathers covering a bird's body.

"The peacock's plumage shimmered in the sunlight."

"Male birds often have brighter plumage than females."

How to Use Plumage

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA bird's feathers as a whole, especially their colour and pattern.

Common pairings

bright plumage breeding plumage

Word Forms

plumages plural

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Etymology

From French "plumage", built from "plume" (feather) plus the suffix "-age", denoting a collection.

Origin: French

Rhymes for plumage

age wage cage page rage gage sage mage usage image stage adage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “plumage” mean?

The word “plumage” means all of the feathers covering a bird's body. In plain terms, a bird's feathers as a whole, especially their colour and pattern.

How do you pronounce “plumage”?

“Plumage” is pronounced PLOO-mihj (/ˈplumɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “plumage” in a sentence?

Here is “plumage” used in a sentence: “The peacock's plumage shimmered in the sunlight.”

What part of speech is “plumage”?

“Plumage” is a noun.

Where does the word “plumage” come from?

The word “plumage” comes from French. From French "plumage", built from "plume" (feather) plus the suffix "-age", denoting a collection.