speciality

noun

spe·​ci·​al·​i·​ty ˌspe-shē-ˈa-lə-tē How to pronounce speciality (audio)
plural specialities
1
: a special mark or quality
2
: a special object or class of objects
3
a
: a special aptitude or skill

Examples of speciality in a Sentence

my speciality is linguistics
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Is his speciality by chance rap, akin to that five-time Grammy Awards host? Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 18 Apr. 2025 Top-tier speciality ingredients: Essential spice mixes, condiments, sauces, and more—all Bon Appétit–approved. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025 This is the informal version of administering lie-detector tests, his professional speciality. David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025 While with Miami, Jimmy Butler served speciality coffees in his hotel room in the 2020 playoffs, when teams were confined to their hotels by Covid-19 restrictions. Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for speciality

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of speciality was in 1625

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“Speciality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speciality. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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speciality

noun
spe·​ci·​al·​i·​ty ˌspesh-ē-ˈal-ət-ē How to pronounce speciality (audio)
plural specialities
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