Main entry: special
Definition: a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
Usage: the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight
Main entry: special
Definition: a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
Usage: they are having a special on pork chops
Main entry: special
Definition: a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
Main entry: especial, exceptional, special, particular
Definition: surpassing what is common or usual or expected
Usage: 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?
Definition: having a specific function or scope
Usage: a special (or specific) role in the mission
Main entry: special, particular, peculiar
Definition: unique or specific to a person or thing or category
Usage: 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
Main entry: special
Definition: for a special service or occasion
Usage: a special correspondent; a special adviser to the committee; had to get special permission for the event
Main entry: particular, special
Definition: first and most important
Usage: his special interest is music; she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
Main entry: special
Definition: adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
Usage: a special kind of paint; a special medication for arthritis
Definition: added to a regular schedule
Usage: a special holiday flight; put on special buses for the big game