specialty
noun/ˈspeʃəlti/
/ˈspeʃəlti/
(especially North American English or medical) (British English usually speciality)
(plural specialties)
- a type of food or product that a restaurant or place is famous for because it is so good
- regional specialties
- specialty stores
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- an area of work or study that somebody gives most of their attention to and knows a lot about; something that somebody is good at
- Her specialty is taxation law.
- Doctors training for general practice must complete programmes in a number of specialties, including paediatrics.
- Telling jokes is my specialty!
Word OriginMiddle English (denoting special affection or attachment): shortening of Old French especialte, from especial ‘especial’ (see special).
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