Someone's speciality is a particular type of work that they do most or do best, or a subject that they know a lot about.
[mainly British]
My father was a historian of repute. His speciality was the history of Germany.
Handpainted tiled murals for kitchens are her speciality.
regional note: in AM, usually use specialty
Synonyms: special subject, specialty [mainly US, Canadian], field of study, branch of knowledge More Synonyms of speciality
2. countable noun
A speciality of a particular place is a special food or product that is always very good there.
[mainly British]
Rhineland dishes are a speciality of the restaurant.
I started with the Viennese speciality frittatensuppe, or pancake soup.
regional note: in AM, usually use specialty
Synonyms: special subject More Synonyms of speciality
More Synonyms of speciality
speciality in British English
(ˌspɛʃɪˈælɪtɪ) or mainly US and Canadian specialty
nounWord forms: plural-ties
1.
a special interest or skill
2.
a.
a service or product specialized in, as at a restaurant
the garlic soup was a speciality of the house
b.
(as modifier)
a speciality dish
3.
a special or distinguishing feature or characteristic
speciality in American English
(ˌspɛʃiˈæləti)
nounWord forms: pluralˌspeciˈalities
Chiefly British
specialty
Word origin
ME specialite < OFr specialité
Examples of 'speciality' in a sentence
speciality
Each one has its own ethnic culture and accompanying array of food specialities.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The speciality chemicals producer serves a range of industries.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
All the heroes of the day had particular specialities.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
There are certainly quite a number of speciality dishes to try.
Wood, Katie Cheap Eats Guide to Europe 1994 (1993)
Classes range from regional specialities to comfort food.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Its clients include speciality chemicals companies and producers of food and drugs ingredients.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
During the day there is also a pool snack bar and at night a stylish gastronomic restaurant offers regional specialities.
The Sun (2013)
Or there are many speciality restaurants.
The Sun (2008)
The speciality fish dish is recommended.
Delaforce, Patrick Collins Traveller, Brittany (1993)
Where to eat Britannia has six speciality cafés and restaurants.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The third option is bolt-on purchases of makers of speciality food ingredients.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
One speciality is a dish made of goose, kidney beans and other vegetables and meats.
Wood, Katie Cheap Eats Guide to Europe 1994 (1993)
There are a number of new features on board, including speciality restaurants.
The Sun (2016)
The seafood platter is the restaurant 's speciality.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
These shows have a large following, which has been enhanced by the growing interest in regional food specialities.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The house speciality is absinthe.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The most common dishes are those prepared from chicken, but for a speciality dish in this field watch out for roast duck.
Wood, Katie Cheap Eats Guide to Europe 1994 (1993)
Once, their core skill was a speciality; now it is being mastered by the masses.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Try the house speciality, salt and pepper deep fried squid - divine.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The Imperial gourmet restaurant features foie gras specialities; spa treatments include a body soufflé and a mango and mint facial.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The range of fancy sandwiches, soups and salads is fantastic, but save room for the house speciality pound cake.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Thanks to the efforts of the telly chefs, more and more of us want fine dining, locally sourced products and seasonal specialities.
The Sun (2011)
Especially lobster rolls, which I had heard were the speciality of the house.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
With operations across the globe, the company makes and distributes food packaging, plastic containers and speciality products such as litter and recycling bins.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
As well as local channels, it could help those who want to broadcast on speciality subjects like cooking and fitness, where viewers can interact and ask questions.
The Sun (2013)
In other languages
speciality
British English: speciality /ˌspɛʃɪˈælɪtɪ/ NOUN
Someone's speciality is the kind of work they do best or the subject they know most about.
His speciality was history.
American English: specialty
Arabic: تَخَصُّص
Brazilian Portuguese: especialidade
Chinese: 专业
Croatian: specijalnost
Czech: specializace
Danish: specialitet
Dutch: specialiteit
European Spanish: especialidad
Finnish: erikoisala
French: spécialité
German: Spezialität
Greek: ειδικότητα
Italian: specialità
Japanese: 専門
Korean: 특기
Norwegian: spesialitet
Polish: specjalność
European Portuguese: especialidade
Romanian: specialitate
Russian: специальность
Latin American Spanish: especialidad
Swedish: specialitet
Thai: ความชำนาญพิเศษ
Turkish: uzmanlık
Ukrainian: спеціальність
Vietnamese: chuyên môn
Chinese translation of 'speciality'
speciality
(spɛʃɪˈælɪtɪ) or (US) specialty (ˈspɛʃəltɪ)
n(c)
(= food) 特制(製)品 (tèzhìpǐn) (种(種), zhǒng)
(= product) 特产(產) (tèchǎn) (种(種), zhǒng)
(= subject area) 专(專)业(業) (zhuānyè)
1 (noun)
Definition
a special interest or skill
His speciality was creating rich, creamy sauces.
Synonyms
forte
Originality was never my forte.
strength
Take into account your own strengths and weaknesses.
special talent
métier
specialty
bag (slang)
claim to fame
pièce de résistance (French)
distinctive or distinguishing feature
2 (noun)
Definition
a special interest or skill
His speciality was the history of Germany.
Synonyms
special subject
specialty mainly US, Canadian)
field of study
branch of knowledge
area of specialization
3 (noun)
Rhineland dishes are a speciality of this restaurant.
Synonyms
special subject
Additional synonyms
in the sense of strength
Definition
something regarded as valuable or a source of power
Take into account your own strengths and weaknesses.