in the lap of luxury

idiom

: in a situation of great ease, comfort, and wealth

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And over the past few years, the options for spending a night on the rails in the lap of luxury have grown more varied (though, admittedly, pricey) than ever—from Peru to Penang, and Cornwall to Cape Town, the possibilities are endless. Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026 The 50-footer is essentially a cross between an electric yacht and an upscale condo, allowing owners to live anywhere on the water in the lap of luxury. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026 Many instructors say that while these ski resorts are located in the lap of luxury, their paychecks cannot keep up with the cost of living. Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 7 Jan. 2026 The siblings grew up in the lap of luxury, dressed in the finest silks, with doting courtiers catering to their every whim. Charlie Campbell, Time, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the lap of luxury

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“In the lap of luxury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20lap%20of%20luxury. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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