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

It culminates above the ancient tombs and temples of Luxor, Egypt, where trips are selling swiftly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

And, sure, if you squint, maybe the foot traffic at the Luxor looks a little soft on a Wednesday.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

While the coffins are now at the museum, the mummy remains in Luxor.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

In spite of all difficulties, however, only five days elapsed from the time the Boolak officials were lowered down the shaft until the precious relics lay ready for embarkation at Luxor.

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