Specials: meaning, definitions and examples
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specials
[ ˈspɛʃəlz ]
offer
Specials refer to discounted prices or unique deals offered for a limited time.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Check out the specials on the menu today!
- The store is running a special on electronics this weekend.
TV shows
Specials are TV programs that are broadcast on a one-time basis for a special occasion or event.
Synonyms
event programs, special episodes
Examples of usage
- They are airing a holiday special on Christmas Eve.
- The network announced a special featuring celebrity interviews.
Translations
Translations of the word "specials" in other languages:
🇵🇹 especiais
🇮🇳 विशेष
🇩🇪 Spezialitäten
🇮🇩 spesial
🇺🇦 спеціальні
🇵🇱 specjalne
🇯🇵 特別
🇫🇷 spécialités
🇪🇸 especialidades
🇹🇷 özel
🇰🇷 특별한
🇸🇦 خاص
🇨🇿 speciální
🇸🇰 špeciálne
🇨🇳 特别
🇸🇮 posebnosti
🇮🇸 sérstök
🇰🇿 арнайы
🇬🇪 სპეციალური
🇦🇿 xüsusi
🇲🇽 especialidades
Word origin
The term 'specials' originated in the early 19th century as a colloquial abbreviation of the word 'special.' It was initially used in the context of limited-time offers and gradually expanded to include various meanings, such as TV specials. The word has since become widely used in both commercial and entertainment contexts.
See also: special, specialist, specialists, specialization, specialize, specialized, specialty.