speciality

noun

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

Synonyms of speciality

Examples of speciality in a Sentence

my speciality is linguistics
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Groomswear is a speciality for the boutique. Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026 Thousands more bought souvenir and speciality popcorn offerings, too. David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026 Advanced courses offered by experienced SAR officials focus on ground search, swift water rescue, avalanche recovery, and other specialities. Jayme Moye, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026 Glossy nails of all varieties are a speciality of Bachik, who gave Gomez the viral lip gloss manicure in 2023 (Jennifer Lopez was a fan of the look, too). Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026 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 20 Mar. 2026.

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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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