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

Dining at speciality restaurants Paxos and Kaito Sushi were highlights of the sailing—be sure to book reservations in advance. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Trump can’t seem to refrain from touting his genius, especially when the subject is dealmaking, his professed speciality. —Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026

Moonbowls serves salads and speciality bowls, including a chili crunch chicken bowl, avocado bulgogi bowl and chicken and broccoli bowl. —Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026

For example, after dinner at an Italian restaurant, gift guests tiny bottles of speciality amaro or olive oil as a nod to the culinary theme. —Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for speciality

• banality
• bestiality
• brutality
• carnality
• centrality
• chirality
• duality
• fatality
• finality
• formality
• frugality
• legality

Kids Definition

speciality

noun

spe·​ci·​al·​i·​ty ˌspesh-ē-ˈal-ət-ē 

plural specialities

: specialty