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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Lori Thomas, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
On Main Street, Hornsby House Inn adds a dash of luxury, featuring elegant guest rooms and a charming two-bedroom cottage.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Companies relying solely on earned media often face months of waiting with nothing to show for their investment, a luxury most growing businesses simply cannot afford.
—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
Parking in a garage is one of the best ways to protect your car, but not everyone has that luxury.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
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“Luxury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxury. Accessed 30 Jul. 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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