GLOSSARY
Featured Snippet
IN ONE SENTENCE
A featured snippet is the block at the top of results that answers directly.
A featured snippet is the block at the top of results that answers directly.
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In detail
It is the predecessor of AI summaries and the origin of the term AEO. The writing lessons transfer: lead with the conclusion, keep the structure clear, and carry the qualifiers inside the passage.
Updated 2026-08-06