delicacy

[US]/ˈdelɪkəsi/
[UK]/ˈdelɪkəsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Exquisite quality or delicateness; something requiring skill and finesse.

Example Sentences

savoring a local delicacy

enjoying a cultural delicacy

trying a new delicacy

delighting in a culinary delicacy

indulging in sweet delicacies

preparing a gourmet delicacy

Real-world Examples

Now, you know those are a delicacy in lndia.

Source: Friends Season 3

It became a popular delicacy just 30 years ago.

Source: A Bite of China Season 1

So the boys have knocked up a delicacy from Middlesbrough.

Source: Gourmet Base

That's another Spanish delicacy. Have you never heard of it? It is quite famous.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

An extreme environment brings with it delicacies and fine tastes.

Source: CGTN

It also adds another delicacy to the Chinese New Year table.

Source: CGTN

I know that's a delicacy in some parts of the world.

Source: Celebrity's Daily Meal Plan (Bilingual Selection)

Considering they are a delicacy in Denver, they weren't exactly cheap.

Source: Perspective Encyclopedia of Gourmet Food

Food supplies are running low so the Korowai serve up a local delicacy.

Source: Human Planet

These fungi are actually an expensive delicacy in some parts of the world.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American April 2023 Compilation

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