deluxe

adjective

de·​luxe di-ˈləks How to pronounce deluxe (audio)
dē-,
 also  -ˈlu̇ks,
-ˈlüks
: notably luxurious, elegant, or expensive
a deluxe edition
deluxe hotels

Examples of deluxe in a Sentence

the deluxe model of the car The deluxe edition of the book includes many more illustrations.
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After stocking up on new launches and bestsellers, shoppers can receive a deluxe Ultra Facial Cream, Powerful Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, Creamy Avocado Eye Cream and more courtesy of Kiehl’s. Julia Teti, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025 The package includes a two-night stay in a deluxe king or executive king suite and picnic bites for the boat tour created by Chef Fabio. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Customers have until April 22 before the deluxe crispy fish sandwich is gone again. Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025 While smaller, cheaper properties were rushing toward showers-only loos, luxury hotels splashed out on trophy bathrooms with deluxe showers and shapely, free-standing tubs in one space. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deluxe

Word History

Etymology

French de luxe, literally, of luxury

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deluxe was in 1819

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“Deluxe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deluxe. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

deluxe

adjective
de·​luxe di-ˈlu̇ks How to pronounce deluxe (audio)
-ˈləks,
-ˈlüks
: very luxurious or elegant
a deluxe edition

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