special

IPA: spˈɛʃʌɫ

A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.
One of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price at a restaurant.
(broadcasting) Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.
(Britain, colloquial) A special constable.
Anything that is not according to normal practice, plan, or schedule, as an unscheduled run of transportation that is normally scheduled.
Any unlicensed medicine produced or obtained for a specific individual patient.
(journalism) A correspondent; a journalist sent to the scene of an event to report back.
(journalism) A dispatch sent back by a special correspondent.
(theater) A light that illuminates a specific person or thing on the stage.

Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.
Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
(euphemistic) Of or related to disabilities, especially learning or intellectual disabilities.
(by extension, derogatory, often offensive) Stupid, lacking intelligence.
Constituting or relating to a species.
Chief in excellence.
(military) Of or related to unconventional warfare.
(law) Appointed specifically to examine a single event or issue.
(euphemistic) Containing drugs, especially marijuana.

Examples of "special" in Sentences

The phrase "special relationship" has become a cliche.
Of course the "special" effects (and I use the term special loosely) were lacking, with such a small budget.
This and I will continue to use the term special rights agenda should not be taken out of the broader social and historical context.
By the term special a special mechanical version, special light source or special optical equipment of a lighting fitting is understood.
John Major might think the term "special relationship" outdated, but the UK Border officials could certainly learn a few things from their American counterparts.
The term special markets is used interchangeably with Negro market to describe the Pepsi-Cola campaign, even though the sales team was in the process of redefining its meaning.
Now anytime you hear the term "special purpose vehicle," or "special investment vehicle," or anything that is "special" in the finance world, plug your ears and run the other way.
In suggesting or moving that the committee be a special one, the word special is not generally used, the motion being made to refer the question to a committee of five, or any other number, which makes it a special committee; that is, not a standing committee.