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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So far, she’s traveled to almost 50 countries, experiencing fine hospitality and dining as a luxury travel writer.
—Tabnie Dozier, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
For the French luxury fashion label’s fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection show on Tuesday, Cabello wore a tweed suit.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
Shares in François-Henri Pinault luxury fashion empire Kering fell sharply on Friday following his decision to appoint in-house talent Demna as artistic director of the group’s flagging Gucci label.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Bellotti joins the label following his tenure as creative director at Swiss luxury brand Bally, and previously spent 16 years at Gucci.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 Mar. 2025
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Tabnie Dozier, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
For the French luxury fashion label’s fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection show on Tuesday, Cabello wore a tweed suit.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
Shares in François-Henri Pinault luxury fashion empire Kering fell sharply on Friday following his decision to appoint in-house talent Demna as artistic director of the group’s flagging Gucci label.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Bellotti joins the label following his tenure as creative director at Swiss luxury brand Bally, and previously spent 16 years at Gucci.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Luxury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxury. Accessed 20 Mar. 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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