Specials: meaning, definitions and examples

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specials

 

[ ˈspɛʃəlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

offer

Specials refer to discounted prices or unique deals offered for a limited time.

Synonyms

deals, discounts, promotions

Examples of usage

  • Check out the specials on the menu today!
  • The store is running a special on electronics this weekend.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,408, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.