speciality

noun

spe·​ci·​al·​i·​ty ˌspe-shē-ˈa-lə-tē 

plural specialities

1

: a special mark or quality

2

: a special object or class of objects

3

a

: a special aptitude or skill

b

: specialty sense 3

Synonyms of speciality

• specialty

Examples of speciality in a Sentence

my speciality is linguistics

Recent Examples on the Web

The board also approved purchase of a technical rescue speciality box truck per a request from Crown Point Fire Chief Mark Baumgardner. —Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026

Community clinics, hospitals and speciality centers provide hands-on experience and have input in shaping the accelerated nursing education. —Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026

Some people like a darker more flavorful roast, and others are looking for more speciality brews. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026

Enough variety in the complimentary restaurants, including à la carte dinner menus, yet exciting dining concepts that make speciality dining a worthwhile additional spend. —Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for speciality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality

Kids Definition

speciality

noun

spe·​ci·​al·​i·​ty ˌspesh-ē-ˈal-ət-ē 

plural specialities

: specialty