delicacy
noun
fineness of texture, quality, etc.; softness; daintiness.
delicacies
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pluralof delicacy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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At the Mubarakiyah market, Iranian vendors hawk sweets, including delicacies infused with saffron and tahini-based treats, drawing a steady stream of customers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
And American working-class staple Waffle House is becoming a fast favorite for visitors to discover American delicacies like “biscuits and gravy” — a far cry from “biscuits” and “gravy” elsewhere.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
It features plenty of glistening seafood, market produce and local delicacies, alongside Tucci telling the story of a people for whom family and rituals hold communities together.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
In our first years of marriage, in Indiana, Steve was still in college and we couldn’t afford most delicacies, so I drew on my DIY urges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
The menu included mussels, crayfish, and abalone, which made us laugh; we were dining on such delicacies every day.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
