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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Finding a specialty and sticking with it can increase the chances of success.
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Dan Kahn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
That includes the big-box, one-stop-shop sellers and specialty beauty retailers.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 19 May 2025
His career underscores the importance of anyone working in the entertainment business finding their niche as early as possible and building out a specialty.
—William Jones, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Sure, there’s the plain Jane staples, but Fat Patty also offers a variety of specialty burgers.
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Dan Kahn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
That includes the big-box, one-stop-shop sellers and specialty beauty retailers.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 19 May 2025
His career underscores the importance of anyone working in the entertainment business finding their niche as early as possible and building out a specialty.
—William Jones, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Sure, there’s the plain Jane staples, but Fat Patty also offers a variety of specialty burgers.
—Renee Umsted, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for specialty
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“Specialty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialty. Accessed 24 May. 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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