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

Don’t miss out on Belgian specialities, such as chips and mayonnaise, a classic now with heritage status (although here beef stew is the preferred topping). — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026

Steven Bisig / Imagn Images Defensive back is Parker’s speciality. — Jon MacHota, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Another Los Angeles restaurant featured on the Times list was Holbox, serving specialities from coastal regions of Mexico. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Breakfast is served on your private terrace, with a spread focused on simple, local ingredients and specialities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 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