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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—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
In 2024 and 2025, a series of investigations by Italian prosecutors exposed systemic labor exploitation within the supply chains of several luxury brands.
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—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
The commitment to luxury carries over from the decor to the extensive wine list, where guests can choose wines from France and Italy in addition to domestic vintages.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
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Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
In 2024 and 2025, a series of investigations by Italian prosecutors exposed systemic labor exploitation within the supply chains of several luxury brands.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
With a cooler luxury market that’s tipped in favor of buyers, 2026 might be a good time to score a deal, said Zack Simkins, a managing director at Vaster, a private lending firm that offers bridge loans for luxury real estate buyers and developers.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
The commitment to luxury carries over from the decor to the extensive wine list, where guests can choose wines from France and Italy in addition to domestic vintages.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Luxury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxury. Accessed 31 Dec. 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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