Word Image
plural: specials
Part Of Speech
noun, adjective
Word Meaning
noun: one that is used for a special service or occasion; something (as a television program) that is not part of a regular series; a featured dish at a restaurant
adjective: being unusual and especially better in some way; designed for a certain purpose or occasion; different from others of the same kind, unique
Word Family
specially
especially
speciality
specialty
specialist
specialness
specialize
specialization
Sentences
The waitress told us the specials of the day.
She had dresses made specially for the occasion.
No one is more special to me than my wife.
This is a special case that I want you to handle personally.
Buttermilk pie is a Southern specialty.
We have a special guest tonight—the mayor.
The lunch specials are on the board.
My brother is an attorney who specializes in estate planning.
They were having a special on paper towels so I stocked up.
Are you doing anything special over the holidays?
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