nounπShareA reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered."The restaurant is always crowded on Tuesdays because of their lunch specials. "businesseconomycommercefinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price at a restaurant.""I always check the restaurant's website on weekdays to see what the lunch specials are." "foodservicebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareUnusual or exceptional episode of a series."Did you see the Christmas special?"mediaentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA special constable."The rural town relies on a few regular officers and several specials to maintain law and order on weekends. "policejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything that is not according to normal practice, plan, or schedule, as an unscheduled run of transportation that is normally scheduled."Because of the snowstorm, the bus company ran specials to help people get home safely. "planserviceorganizationtrafficbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny unlicensed medicine produced or obtained for a specific individual patient."The pharmacist had to order several specials because the patient's rare allergy meant commercially available medications wouldn't work. "medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA correspondent; a journalist sent to the scene of an event to report back."The news network sent specials to cover the aftermath of the hurricane. "mediapersonjobwritingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dispatch sent back by a special correspondent."The newspaper published several specials from their reporter embedded with the troops in the conflict zone. "mediacommunicationworldwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA light that illuminates a specific person or thing on the stage."During the play, the specials highlighted the main character as she delivered her powerful monologue. "entertainmentstagearttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(nursing) To supervise a patient one-on-one."Because Mrs. Davis was confused after surgery, the nurse had to specials her for the entire night. "medicineservicejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
