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
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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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—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
In April, Golden Goose secured the advice of a savvy luxury industry professional, as former Gucci president and CEO Marco Bizzarri joined the board of directors, flanking the likes of former Chanel global CEO Maureen Chiquet, who was named chair of the company in 2020.
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The Enterprise was like a luxury liner in comparison.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Within their portfolio of luxury lodges is Sasaab, a tented camp in the Samburu wilderness.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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Melvin Backman, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
In April, Golden Goose secured the advice of a savvy luxury industry professional, as former Gucci president and CEO Marco Bizzarri joined the board of directors, flanking the likes of former Chanel global CEO Maureen Chiquet, who was named chair of the company in 2020.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
The Enterprise was like a luxury liner in comparison.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Within their portfolio of luxury lodges is Sasaab, a tented camp in the Samburu wilderness.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Luxury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxury. Accessed 25 Nov. 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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