B2nounUK spelling: specialityfoodwork
US/ˈspeʃ.əl.ti/
UK/ˌspeʃ.iˈæl.ə.ti/
a type of food a place is famous for; also the area of work someone knows most about
In context
Bun cha is a Hanoi specialty that every visitor should try.
Her specialty is heart disease in young children.
The restaurant's specialty is grilled fish with turmeric.
Words that go with specialty
adjective + noun
- local specialtyTry the local specialty when you visit Hue.
- medical specialtySurgery is a demanding medical specialty.
noun + preposition
- specialty of the houseThe specialty of the house is crab soup.
- area of specialtyTax law is his area of specialty.
noun + noun
- specialty coffeeSpecialty coffee shops are popular in Saigon.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Pho is a special food of Hanoi.Correct: Pho is a Hanoi specialty.