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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—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
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Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The investigation comes as global health officials continue monitoring a rare hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius luxury cruise ship that has sickened multiple passengers and crew members and left three people dead.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The luxury residential club community has its roots in a cherished getaway that attracted local families to the shores of the Oconee River a century ago.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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“Luxury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxury. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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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