luxury

noun

lux·​u·​ry ˈlək-sh(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 …

—Terri Minsky

3

archaic : lechery, lust

luxury adjective

Synonyms of luxury

• amenity
• indulgence
• comfort

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

And as luxury brands seek relevance beyond product in an era of tighter spending and audience fatigue, food offers a medium that feels more accessible and emotionally resonant to a broader consumer. —Amy Francombe, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026

Plus, the anti-static fabric is a quiet finish that makes all the difference, preventing the pants from sticking to your body to ensure maximum comfort and remaining wrinkle-free—a luxury for a frequent traveler at under $50. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026

Blocking mergers to protect luxury handbag markets or attacking low-margin grocers for price gouging were misplaced efforts. —Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026

Groups love The Hilton, a collection of luxury tents, or The Lodge, an impressive renovation of the old Girl Scout lodge (three bedrooms with queen beds, full kitchen, modern bath). —Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 13 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English luxurie, from Anglo-French luxorie, from Latin luxuria rankness, luxury, excess; akin to Latin luxus luxury, excess

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Phrases Containing luxury

• in the lap of luxury
• luxury box
• the lap of luxury

Kids Definition

luxury

noun

lux·​u·​ry ˈləksh-(ə-)rē  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