luxury
noun
lux·u·ry
ˈlək-sh(ə-)rē 
-zh(ə-)rē
-zh(ə-)rē
plural luxuries
1
: a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort : sumptuous environment
lived in luxury
2
a
: something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
one of life's luxuries
b
: an indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or ease
had the luxury of rejecting a handful of job offers—
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luxury
adjective
Examples of luxury in a Sentence
He spent a fortune on expensive wines and other luxuries.
Right now a new car is a luxury that I can't afford.
On my salary, I can afford few luxuries.
We were lucky to have the luxury of choosing from among several good options.
We can't afford the luxury of waiting any longer.
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
The 680-foot tower is crowned by 166 luxury Ritz-Carlton residences, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with city and harbor views.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Skin-Care Deals A little luxury skin-care never hurts, but getting your credit-card bill definitely does.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 12 July 2025
The designer began working for the French luxury brand Givenchy in 2024 and Macron's visit gave Kate the perfect opportunity to go back to Burton in celebration of French culture.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
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“Luxury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxury. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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luxury
noun
lux·u·ry
ˈləksh-(ə-)rē
ˈləgzh-
ˈləgzh-
plural luxuries
1
a
: free use or possession of costly food, dress, or anything that pleases a person
b
: great ease or comfort : rich surroundings
live in luxury
2
a
: something desirable but costly or hard to get
b
: something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
luxury
adjective
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