luxury

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lux·u·ry | \ ˈlək-sh(ə-)rē

, -zh(ə-)rē

plural luxuries

Definition of luxury

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 luxuries

b : an indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or ease had the luxury of rejecting a handful of job offers— Terri Minsky

3 archaic : lechery, lust

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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 on the Web Camp Cedar, Kings Island's new luxury resort and campsite, has delayed its opening until late June. — Briana Rice, The Enquirer, 8 June 2021 The luxury resort casts its spell not with South Beach-style flash, but by focusing on the pillars of old-school hospitality: a stunning location, superb service, and suites that feel more like your own beachfront condo than a hotel. — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 5 June 2021 Nemacolin, the luxury resort located in the Pennsylvania wilderness, is already well-known for being an over-the-top fantasy destination. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2021 The setting is again a luxury resort, where the guests turn up with their own fantasies. — oregonlive, 1 June 2021 The Greg Norman Course at Rancho San Lucas is part of a spectacular 834-acre tract that includes the luxury Grand Solmar Resort & Spa, with a residential community of hacienda-style homes and high-rise residences overlooking the ocean. — Dallas News, 19 May 2021 The sit-down dinner at the new luxury EHP Resort & Marina will feature an fine dining and one-of-a-kind culinary feast with tastings from Chef Scott Kampf of Union Sushi Steak. — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 16 May 2021 Gone are the days when impeccable accommodations, five-star service and fun in the sun were enough to put a luxury resort such as Hodges Bay on the map. — Jessica Iredale, Town & Country, 15 May 2021 This month, Amangiri — a 600-acre, five-star luxury resort in Canyon Point, Utah — opened a 200-foot-long steel staircase as part of its via ferrata hiking systems. — Kaitlyn Bancroft, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Apr. 2021

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