- a special or distinctive quality, mark, state, or condition.
- a special subject of study, line of work, area of interest, or the like: His specialty is art criticism.
- an article or service particularly dealt in, rendered, manufactured, etc., or one to which the provider, dealer, or manufacturer claims to devote special care: The manufacturer's specialty is fine hats.
- an article of unusual or superior design or quality.
- a novelty; a new article.
- an article with such strong consumer demand that it is at least partially removed from price competition.
- a special or particular point, item, matter, characteristic, or peculiarity.
- Law.
- a special agreement, contract, etc., expressed in an instrument under seal.
- a negotiable instrument not under seal.
- Theater. (in vaudeville)
- performing or performed in a manner that is unusual or not customary for a type of act, especially a performance involving dexterity or ingenuity, as a patter song: specialty actor; specialty act.
- (of a song or dance) isolated from the rest of the show: specialty number.
- a formal contract or obligation expressed in a deed
- a special interest or skill
- a service or product specialized in, as at a restaurant
- (as modifier)
- a special or distinguishing feature or characteristic
