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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Clean your pearls with a polishing cloth and a pearl safe spray, our deluxe cleaning kit is perfect for the job. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 There are several clusters of bedrooms throughout the house, but the deluxe primary suite is a true showstopper with a fireplace, a sitting room with a wet bar, and access to a private deck overlooking the grounds. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2025 While kids will love the deluxe king bunk room, there are a variety of spacious accommodations for families. Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025 In April, Fontaines D.C. released a deluxe edition of the record with a few new tracks. Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 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 30 Jul. 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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