someone who competes in the Special Olympics

A school specifically run for students with disabilities or other problems that need special treatment.

plural of special election

plural of special master

(UK, US, law) An authority appointed by a judge to make sure that judicial orders are actually followed.

(informal) special education

(motor racing) A competitive section of a rally event where the goal is to cover a stretch of closed road in the shortest time.

(uncountable, sometimes hyphenated when used attributively) A kind of postal service in which, for an extra fee, letters and packages are delivered in a highly expedited manner by a special courier.

A detective of the United States government.

A public event such as a ballgame, parade, or festival that requires transportation planning, especially including roadway closure, and often a city permit in consequence.