CultureAugust 10, 2026

featurette

fee-chuh-RET

Definition

A short film, typically a documentary or behind-the-scenes look, that accompanies a main feature presentation.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'feature' combined with the French diminutive suffix '-ette', which denotes something smaller than the original version.

In the news

In the context of media discussions, a featurette refers to the supplementary short video content often included with a major release to provide context or promotional background.

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