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specialties

Pronunciation: [ˈspɛʃ.əltiz]

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Learn how to use specialties in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “jobs”

(noun) specialties are areas of work or study where someone is very skilled or knowledgeable. It's like when a doctor focuses only on one part of the body or a chef is really good at making desserts.

Example

Her specialties include cardiology and pediatrics, which means she is very good at treating hearts and kids.

Example

He doesn't have any specialties; he just plays a little of everything.

Example

What are your specialties at work or school?

Context: “food”

(noun) specialties can also mean special dishes that a restaurant or place is known for. It's like the yummy meals that are unique to a certain restaurant.

Example

The restaurant’s specialties are homemade pasta and gourmet pizza.

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They don’t serve any specialties; their menu is quite boring with just the usual food.

Example

What are the specialties of this restaurant?

How to pronounce specialties

Pronunciation: [ˈspɛʃ.əltiz]

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