Luxor

American  

[luhk-sawr] / ˈlʌk sɔr /

noun

1. a town in S (Upper) Egypt, on the Nile: ruins of ancient Thebes.

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Luxor British  

/ ˈlʌksɔː /

noun

1. a town in S Egypt, on the River Nile: the southern part of the site of ancient Thebes; many ruins and tombs, notably the temple built by Amenhotep III (about 1411–1375 _bc ). Pop: 183 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

During the first quarter, executives said, they had tried to bundle more hotel and entertainment offerings, allowing customers to stay at properties like the Luxor or Excalibur with access to dining across several other properties.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Excalibur and neighbor Luxor are the only two MGM hotels offering all-inclusive packages, but the dining options extend to select restaurants at other MGM hotels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Today, Karnak Temple sits about 500 meters east of the Nile near Luxor, once the religious capital of ancient Egypt known as Thebes.

From Science Daily • Jan. 4, 2026

I took the long walk back to the Luxor, prepared to make the most of the few hours I had afforded myself off the clock.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

Thence they were rowed across the Nile to Luxor, there to lie in readiness for embarkation on the approach of the Nile steamers.

From Cleopatra's Needle A History of the London Obelisk, with an Exposition of the Hieroglyphics by King, James