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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Julian Torres, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
This approach disguises the fact that your primary bedroom has two mattresses in it, while bringing in a dash of luxury.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
The iX is the epitome of comfort and luxury, as consumers add low-zero road noise, excellent seat cushioning and plenty of legroom for travel to their list of needs in a vehicle.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
The Hallfords charged more than $1,200 per customer, and the money the couple spent on luxury items would have covered the cost to cremate all of the bodies many times over, Crow said.
—Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Luxury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxury. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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