deluxe

adjective

de·​luxe di-ˈləks How to pronounce deluxe (audio)
dē-,
 also  -ˈlu̇ks,
-ˈlüks
: 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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Spears is seen wearing the dress on the Circus (super deluxe edition) album cover, released in 2008. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025 Frozen yogurt faithfuls can shop the deluxe version of this appliance to make this treat and even more desserts. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025 Moreover, Breach was available across 15+ vinyl variants, three deluxe CDs and various streaming platforms, giving fans ample opportunity to collect different versions of the record, some of which house bonus tracks or alternative cover art. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025 Three heavy hitters in Minnesota music — Prince, the Replacements and Hüsker Dü — have new deluxe editions coming to stores and streaming. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025 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 2 Oct. 2025.

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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