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

• specialty

Examples of speciality in a Sentence

my speciality is linguistics

Recent Examples on the Web

Partygoers headed to the Fireshade Room for cocktail hour and the reception, where there were speciality drink menus featuring the bride and groom's pups, Frankie and Ted. —Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025

Grab breakfast or lunch at The Roots Restaurant, savor smoked brisket at Cryderman’s Barbecue, or sample fresh seafood and Southern specialities at Backwater. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025

While the Tennessee design firms on the AD PRO Directory have their own aesthetic and specialities, each lets the client’s needs and personal style drive the project. —Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025

For the collector, the book comes with a small handful of props that are the speciality of the HPLHS. —Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

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