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Definition special in American English

special noun

[countable] noun
/ˈspeʃ(ə)l/
1

something produced for a particular time or day, for example a type of food in a restaurant or a program on television

Example

Our fish special tonight is halibut.

Example

There was a TV special on the Olympics.

Synonyms and related words
popularity boom magnet food meal cooking
2

a price that is lower than normal that a store offers for a short period of time

Example

They're doing a special on imported beer right now.

Example

I bought this spaghetti sauce on special.

Synonyms and related words
discount reduction special offer
Definition special in American English