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

While Cuba and the Cuban American diaspora are her speciality, Gámez Torres also reports on U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America and the Caribbean. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025

There are lots of coffee shops, a beloved local bar/restaurant known as the Dead Fish, a charming antiques/speciality store that caters to feline fanciers, The Cat Vintage, and some lovely trails to hike in Crockett Hills Regional Park. —Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 17 July 2025

As Tinos is also a beloved foodie destination and a farmer’s island, the hotel’s various food and beverage offerings nod to the timeless Cycladic specialities of the island– even down by the beach bar, which will serve a selection of local finger foods and fresh crudos. —Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025

Good American Soft-Tech Good Standard Kick Flare Jeans Size-inclusive, fashionable jeans are the speciality of Kardashian’s denim brand. —Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 July 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