1. (

• special

) a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising; "they are having a special on pork chops" ;

2. (

• special

) a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant ;

3. (

• special ,

) a television production that features a particular person or work or topic; "the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight" ;

1. (

• particular ,
• peculiar ,
• special ,

) unique or specific to a person or thing or category; "the particular demands of the job"; "has a particular preference for Chinese art"; "a peculiar bond of sympathy between them"; "an expression peculiar to Canadians"; "rights peculiar to the rich"; "the special features of a computer"; "my own special chair" ;

2. (

• special

) for a special service or occasion; "a special correspondent"; "a special adviser to the committee"; "had to get special permission for the event" ;

3. (

• especial ,
• exceptional ,
• particular ,
• special

) surpassing what is common or usual or expected; "he paid especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what's so special about the year 2000?" ;

4. (

• special

) adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose; "a special kind of paint"; "a special medication for arthritis" ;

5. (

• limited ,
• special

) having a specific function or scope; "a special (or specific) role in the mission" ;

6. (

• particular ,
• special

) first and most important; "his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work" ;

7. (

• extra ,
• special

) added to a regular schedule; "a special holiday flight"; "put on special buses for the big game" ;