CEFR B2

delicacy

noun

Meaning

A choice or expensive food, considered to be a luxury.

Examples

Caviar is considered a delicacy in many parts of the world.
For their anniversary, they splurged on a meal featuring rare delicacies.

Synonyms: treat, luxury, gourmet food, rare food

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delicacy (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdelɪkəsi/

Definition

A choice or expensive food, considered to be a luxury.

Examples

Caviar is considered a delicacy in many parts of the world.
For their anniversary, they splurged on a meal featuring rare delicacies.
The market offered a variety of local delicacies, from exotic fruits to artisanal cheeses.

How to Use delicacy

delicacy of (prepositional phrase): Describing the fine or intricate nature of something. — "The delicacy of the lace fabric was astonishing."

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