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

Koupparis, who makes costuming a speciality, is among the most senior members of this group, which first numbered about 15 people when it was founded in 2013. —Neda Ulaby, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025

And then, there are the private events, from supercar brands’ private villas to car sellers and speciality companies that stage their own shows in private spaces. —Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Then, in Cuxton, at Marina Mill, the Princess of Wales decided to roll up her sleeves and try her hand at screen printing, one of their specialities. —Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025

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

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