Definition of luxury
luxuries
1 : a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort : sumptuous environment lived in luxury
2a : something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary one of life's luxuriesb : an indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or ease had the luxury of rejecting a handful of job offers — Terri Minsky
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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.
Recent Examples of luxury from the Web
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From the muddy delta of the Indus to the barren Baloch coast, a twinkling constellation of attractions is set to rise: luxury hotels, water parks, golf courses, health spas, yacht harbours, night clubs, the works.
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That luxury is enjoyed mainly by those who have access to hard U.S. currency.
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Disney World will also get two new hotels, including a luxury, Star-Wars themed hotel and one connected to two parks by skyway gondolas.
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The 1909 Empire Building will gain new life on Wednesday, July 12 as the Elyton Hotel, a 111-room luxury hotel that will be part of Marriott's Autograph Collection.
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Niceta Lloyd had a hand in the planning the last five presidential inaugurations, and in her work at luxury event planning company Design Cuisine, she was involved in the execution of a number of State Department events.
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Lee’s Summit could support an additional 2,500 luxury apartments, according to a housing study commissioned by the city.
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Ms. Klinger has taken two companies public previously: luxury retailer Vince Holding Corp. and U.S. grocer The Fresh Market Inc.
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Patronis resigned both of those prestigious positions, giving Scott the luxury of making two new appointments.
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Origin and Etymology of luxury
Middle English luxurie, from Anglo-French luxorie, from Latin luxuria rankness, luxury, excess; akin to Latin luxus luxury, excess
LUXURY Defined for English Language Learners
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: a condition or situation of great comfort, ease, and wealth
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: something that is expensive and not necessary
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: something that is helpful or welcome and that is not usually or always available
LUXURY Defined for Kids
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luxuries
1 : very rich, pleasant, and comfortable surroundings They live in luxury.
2 : something desirable but expensive or hard to get Fresh strawberries are a luxury in winter.
3 : something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary That new car is a luxury I can't afford.
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