Definition of: specialty

(spesh′əl·tē) noun plural ·ties
1. The state of being special or of having peculiar characteristics.
2. An individual characteristic; peculiarity; distinguishing mark.
3. An occupation or study limited to one particular line.
4. An article dealt in exclusively or chiefly, or a manufactured product of peculiar character.
5. Law A sealed contract; deed.
—specialty of the house A featured dish or course in a restaurant.