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luxury

American  
[luhk-shuh-ree, luhg-zhuh-] / ˈlʌk ʃə ri, ˈlʌg ʒə- /

noun

plural

luxuries

  1. a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity.

    Gold cufflinks were a luxury not allowed for in his budget.

  2. free or habitual indulgence in or enjoyment of comforts and pleasures in addition to those necessary for a reasonable standard of well-being.

    a life of luxury on the French Riviera.

  3. a means of ministering to such indulgence or enjoyment.

    This travel plan gives you the luxury of choosing which countries you can visit.

  4. a pleasure out of the ordinary allowed to oneself.

    the luxury of an extra piece of the cake.

  5. a foolish or worthless form of self-indulgence.

    the luxury of self-pity.

  6. Archaic. lust; lasciviousness; lechery.

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or affording luxury.

    a luxury hotel.
luxury British  
/ ˈlʌkʃərɪ /

noun

  1. indulgence in and enjoyment of rich, comfortable, and sumptuous living

  2. (sometimes plural) something that is considered an indulgence rather than a necessity

  3. something pleasant and satisfying

    the luxury of independence

  4. (modifier) relating to, indicating, or supplying luxury

    a luxury liner
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
luxury Idioms  

  1. see lap of luxury.

Other Word Forms

  • semiluxury noun
  • superluxury noun

Etymology

Origin of luxury

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English luxurie, from Latin luxuria “rankness, luxuriance,” equivalent to luxur- (combining form of luxus “extravagance”) + -ia noun suffix; -y 3

Example Sentences

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Recent bankruptcies in the luxury sector of Canadian fashion retailer Ssense and Saks Global, which includes Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, are helping boost Revolve’s sales, executives said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Today, where streams once flowed, stands a luxury hotel - the Transcorp Hilton Abuja.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

And when she finally reunites with Y for the movie’s sleek “Contempt”-like endgame, both of them in thrall to private luxury, it’s hard to see how they’ll move forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The company, which is investing in a global expansion and launching a new luxury product line, RH Estates, outlined its plans to ramp up revenue growth and pay off debt by 2029.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

They gathered Freebie from the luxury kennel, and their families headed back to their private jet.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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