specialty

noun

spe·cial·ty ˈspe-shəl-tē How to pronounce specialty (audio)

plural specialties

often attributive

: a distinctive mark or quality

: 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

: the state of being special, distinctive, or peculiar

: something in which one specializes

Example Sentences

Buttermilk pie is a Southern specialty. a doctor with a specialty in dermatology

Recent Examples on the Web Electric vehicles have oft-ignored production costs, such as batteries that rely on specialty metals found in some not-so-pleasant places like China, which could care less about its carbon footprint and uses its resources to shape global policy.

Mark Yost, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Many factors dictate what a worker can expect to be paid: Years of experience, tenure with the company, or specialty skills, to name a few.

Jane Thier, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Both specialty chains later emerged from bankruptcy.

Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Korean-American specialty grocery chain H Mart continues its growth in the Bay Area, with construction on its fourth location in the region underway.

Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Sep. 2022 Michaels, the specialty arts and crafts retailer, is planning to fill 265 seasonal positions in metro Phoenix and others elsewhere in Arizona in preparation for the 2022 holiday shopping season.

Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Thousand milers and other Ice Age Trail enthusiasts will be able to show their trail pride on the road with more than a bumper sticker if a new specialty license plate gets approved.

Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Live music, wine garden, food, family-friendly activities, specialty shops and galleries.

Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2022 Greek-specialty coffee and desserts, including frappes and baklava sundaes, will also be available.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

specialty

noun

spe·cial·ty

plural specialties

[from the special form of the contract] : formal contract at contract

: a doctrine providing that a person extradited can be prosecuted only for the charges described in the order for extradition

: real property (as a parcel of land or especially a structure) that is of such specialized character that no market for it exists and for which value upon condemnation is determined by the cost of reproduction less depreciation

—used especially in New York

单词	specialty
释义	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 Synonyms area arena bailiwick barony business circle demesne department discipline domain element fief fiefdom field firmament front game kingdom line precinct province realm sphere terrain walk See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Buttermilk pie is a Southern specialty. a doctor with a specialty in dermatology Recent Examples on the Web Electric vehicles have oft-ignored production costs, such as batteries that rely on specialty metals found in some not-so-pleasant places like China, which could care less about its carbon footprint and uses its resources to shape global policy. Mark Yost, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Many factors dictate what a worker can expect to be paid: Years of experience, tenure with the company, or specialty skills, to name a few. Jane Thier, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Both specialty chains later emerged from bankruptcy. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Korean-American specialty grocery chain H Mart continues its growth in the Bay Area, with construction on its fourth location in the region underway. Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Sep. 2022 Michaels, the specialty arts and crafts retailer, is planning to fill 265 seasonal positions in metro Phoenix and others elsewhere in Arizona in preparation for the 2022 holiday shopping season. Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Thousand milers and other Ice Age Trail enthusiasts will be able to show their trail pride on the road with more than a bumper sticker if a new specialty license plate gets approved. Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Live music, wine garden, food, family-friendly activities, specialty shops and galleries. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2022 Greek-specialty coffee and desserts, including frappes and baklava sundaes, will also be available. San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English specialte, from Anglo-French especialté, from Late Latin specialitat-, specialitas, from Latin specialis special First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing specialty specialty shop specialty of the house sub-specialty specialty shop specialty of the house sub-specialty Kids Definition specialty noun spe·cial·ty ˈspe-shəl-tē plural specialties : something for which a person or place is known Pancakes are my specialty. Good service is the restaurant's specialty. Medical Definition specialty noun spe·cial·ty ˈspesh-əl-tē plural specialties : something (as a branch of medicine) in which one specializes Legal Definition specialty noun spe·cial·ty plural specialties 1 [from the special form of the contract] : formal contract at contract 2 : a doctrine providing that a person extradited can be prosecuted only for the charges described in the order for extradition 3 : real property (as a parcel of land or especially a structure) that is of such specialized character that no market for it exists and for which value upon condemnation is determined by the cost of reproduction less depreciation —used especially in New York specialty noun 1 as in area a region of activity, knowledge, or influence a doctor with a specialty in internal medicine Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance area department field realm domain element walk sphere kingdom province terrain territory discipline business arena circle bailiwick front game precinct study subject confine line profession fief firmament fiefdom barony demesne scope subspecialty frontier pursuit vocation occupation turf breadth width racket subfield reach sweep extent ambit compass amplitude ken dimension(s) 2 as in speciality something for which a person shows a special talent singing operatic works is my specialty Synonyms & Similar Words speciality domain thing talent department forte gift business area vocation field discipline metier province métier tendency strong suit aptitude long suit element realm genius sphere circle arena precinct pursuit terrain faculty flair knack bailiwick line inclination fief bent fiefdom predilection racket penchant predisposition propensity leaning demesne aptness proclivity partiality
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