Feathers keep warm.

Meaning: This means that feathers help birds maintain their body temperature and stay warm. It's like saying, Feathers provide a layer of insulation that protects birds from cold temperatures.

Choice of Words: Feathers are the lightweight, keratin structures that cover the bodies of birds. Keep is a verb that means to maintain or preserve something. Warm is an adjective that describes something having or giving off heat. Here, 'feathers keep warm' explains the insulating properties of feathers.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Feathers, soft and light, keep birds warm and aloft.
• Their feathers keep them warm in the freezing water.
• Soft feathers keep bird warm.
• Feathers keep birds warm.
• Fluffy feathers keep them cozy.
• Feathers keep birds dry in heavy rain.
• Birds preen their feathers to keep them clean.
• Warm mittens keep hands cozy.
• Boots keep feet warm and dry.
• Winter coats keep us warm.