delicacy

simple noun13 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.5
great delicacy7.2
local delicacy7.0

A special type of food that is famous in a particular region.

great delicacy6.8

Refers to a particularly special or highly regarded rare food.

expensive delicacy6.5

A type of food that is considered a delicacy and costs a lot of money.

rare delicacy6.2
extreme delicacy6.0
utmost delicacy5.8
exotic delicacy5.5
exquisite delicacy5.0

Refers to a quality of being very fine, light, and gentle.

a matter of (some) delicacy6.4

A situation that needs to be handled very carefully and sensitively.

with delicacy8.0

To do something carefully and with sensitivity to avoid causing damage or offense.

be considered a delicacy7.5

To be thought of as a rare and expensive type of food.

try a delicacy6.9
sample a delicacy6.1