specialty
n. countablen. a subject or skill that someone knows a lot about or is very good at. It can also be a product or food that a place is famous for.
n. a particular area of expertise, study, or skill in which someone excels. Also refers to a product or service for which a person or place is specifically known.
The chef's specialty is spicy seafood pasta.
After years of general practice, the lawyer decided to make intellectual property her specialty.
While the hospital provides general care, its true specialty lies in pediatric oncology, attracting patients from across the country for its innovative treatment protocols.
From Middle English specialte, Old French specialte, especialte, from Latin specialitas.
Commonly followed by the preposition 'in' when referring to a field of study or 'of' when referring to a specific product.
His speciality is history.His specialty is history.While both are correct, 'specialty' is the standard spelling in American English, whereas 'speciality' is the standard in British English.