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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My partner’s speciality is pasta: the fresh, handmade kind, delicately sheeted and crimped into intricate shapes. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 June 2025 Local specialities reared on these soils—a treasure trove of black Périgord truffles, pâtés, foie gras, walnuts, cheeses, cep mushrooms, and strawberries. Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025 Third round, No. 75: DT Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee The 49ers likely will value Norman-Lott more highly than other teams because his speciality is springing off the snap and shooting through the gap. Matt Barrows, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 But any effort to decrease the disparity between primary and specialty care payments that resulted in a significant reduction of payment for certain specialities would likely meet fierce resistance from the industry. Peter Sullivan, Axios, 25 Mar. 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 10 Jul. 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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