speciality

noun

spe·​ci·​al·​i·​ty ˌspe-shē-ˈa-lə-tē How to pronounce speciality (audio)
plural specialities
1
: a special mark or quality
2
: a special object or class of objects
3
a
: a special aptitude or skill

Examples of speciality in a Sentence

my speciality is linguistics
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Local speciality Cannelés are perfectly formed little cakes soaked in rum and vanilla. Jaymi McCann, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024 The wine menu changes seasonally, taking in classic regions and smaller undiscovered growers, including a host of speciality Champagnes like Jacquesson. Gurdeep Loyal, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024 It was brought with it an output deal with Canadian speciality net Super Channel. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024 Regarding shrinking audiences for speciality films, both Jung and Siniarska said that expectations have to be lowered. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for speciality 

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of speciality was in 1625

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“Speciality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speciality. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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speciality

noun
spe·​ci·​al·​i·​ty ˌspesh-ē-ˈal-ət-ē How to pronounce speciality (audio)
plural specialities
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