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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Wooley: The speciality coffee sector set the standard for ethical sourcing and consumer education, and loose-leaf tea now mirrors its emphasis on quality, origin, and ethical production. Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Other items, including alcohol and speciality items, will still be available to buy. Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025 Her speciality is working in difficult environments like the Arctic and the open ocean. Julian Dossett, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025 The 30-year-old opened up to her followers on TikTok, sharing that she wasn't selected for any spots for her dream speciality, plastic surgery, nor her second choice of general surgery. Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for speciality

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 16 Apr. 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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