deluxe

adjective

de·​luxe di-ˈləks How to pronounce deluxe (audio)
dē-
also -ˈlu̇ks, 
-ˈlüks
Synonyms of deluxenext
: notably luxurious, elegant, or expensive
a deluxe edition
deluxe hotels

Examples of deluxe in a Sentence

the deluxe model of the car The deluxe edition of the book includes many more illustrations.
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Billy Joel’s Turnstiles is getting the deluxe treatment for its 50th anniversary. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 29 Sep. 2026 The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants deluxe anniversary edition is available now, wherever books are sold. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 Adding more songs to an album with a deluxe rerelease months later can either refuel the project’s commercial potential or weigh it down with leftovers once deemed inessential. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 The landmark anniversary of Winehouse’s seminal second album Back to Black will be celebrated with a deluxe reissue, which was announced last month. — Nick Reilly, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deluxe

Word History

Etymology

French de luxe, literally, of luxury

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deluxe was in 1819

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“Deluxe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deluxe. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

deluxe

adjective
de·​luxe di-ˈlu̇ks How to pronounce deluxe (audio)
-ˈləks, 
-ˈlüks
: very luxurious or elegant
a deluxe edition
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