Synonyms of mod con

mod con

noun

ˌmäd-ˈkän 

chiefly British

as in luxury

something that adds to one's ease of living

bedrooms at the English country inn are filled with 18th-century charm, while the bathrooms have all the mod cons that 21st-century tourists demand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• luxury
• benefit
• creature comfort
• amenity
• convenience
• service
• accommodation
• comfort
• bonus
• nicety
• extra
• help
• joy
• solace
• pleasure
• indulgence
• delight
• anodyne

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• burden
• weight
• millstone

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mod con

Historic charm is balanced with mod cons, such as central air, open layouts, and high ceilings. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 July 2025

Really good, and if you’re not fussed about mod cons or hybrid tech, one can be sat on your driveway for just £18,850 ($24,388). —Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Rosewood Hong Kong celebrated its fifth anniversary last year, so the building is still relatively new and features all the mod cons and additional services that do their best to fill up the almost 1,000 ft. high, $2.6 billion tower that houses the hotel. —Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025

As the trail has grown, the adventurous trekkers of the start have ceded to a more diverse clientele, some of whom miss the mod cons. —Clodagh Kinsella, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2024

At 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay in Kauai, guests are welcomed with a B12 shot and the resort’s new wellness-specific rooms come with recovery-boosting mod cons including infrared light mats. —Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2023