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
Synonyms
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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But Saturday night marked the first time this season that all three right-handers pitched in the same game, a luxury Roberts likened to receiving a Christmas gift.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
The world’s top luxury watch brand produces more than 1 million watches per year, with sales above 10 billion Swiss francs ($11.08 billion).
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 June 2024
The elaborate custom designer dresses, choreographed send offs and luxury vehicles all have become standard for prom planning in South Florida amid the rise of social media.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 1 June 2024
Rebecca Masri, founder of luxury travel app Little Emperors, has a solution for those dead set on returning to old favorites despite prices, weather and crowds: Go after Labor Day.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Europe, 1 June 2024
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Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
The world’s top luxury watch brand produces more than 1 million watches per year, with sales above 10 billion Swiss francs ($11.08 billion).
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 June 2024
The elaborate custom designer dresses, choreographed send offs and luxury vehicles all have become standard for prom planning in South Florida amid the rise of social media.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 1 June 2024
Rebecca Masri, founder of luxury travel app Little Emperors, has a solution for those dead set on returning to old favorites despite prices, weather and crowds: Go after Labor Day.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Europe, 1 June 2024
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“Luxury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxury. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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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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