specialty
noun
spe·cial·ty
ˈspe-shəl-tē 
plural specialties
often attributive
1
: a distinctive mark or quality
2
a
: a special object or class of objects: such as
(1)
: a legal agreement embodied in a sealed instrument
(2)
: a product of a special kind or of special excellence
fried chicken is my specialty
b
: the state of being special, distinctive, or peculiar
3
: something in which one specializes
Examples of specialty in a Sentence
Buttermilk pie is a Southern specialty.
a doctor with a specialty in dermatology
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
But the specialties are the signature rituals, which draw on the moon cycles or local herbal medicine and include bodywork, herbal wraps, and mindfulness practices for ultimate relaxation.
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Some specialty campuses for high needs students receiving special education services, such as Rosedale School, aren’t rated.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Pro subscribers get specialty assistance from the Vortex Technical Support Team.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
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“Specialty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialty. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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specialty
noun
spe·cial·ty
ˈspesh-əl-tē
plural specialties
1
: a product of a special kind or of special excellence
eggs were the cook's specialty
2
: something a person specializes in or has special knowledge of
Medical Definition
specialty
noun
spe·cial·ty
ˈspesh-əl-tē
plural specialties
: something (as a branch of medicine) in which one specializes
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