luxe noun

Examples of luxe in a Sentence

we stayed only in luxe accommodations on the trip through the Loire Valley
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Modeled after Southwestern adobe-style homes, these spacious accommodations that feel more like sleek residences are appointed with luxe touches like fireplaces, deep soaking tubs, and private balconies for gazing at the Sonoran Desert by day and stars at night. Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 While some require very few packing list adjustments like a luxe Nile cruise, more active endeavors will require planning ahead to reserve precious suitcase space for hiking apparel, beach gear, and other sporty necessities. Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025 That top isn't merely a luxe appointment, concealing an InvisaCook induction cooktop below. New Atlas, 29 May 2025 With a boat party on the Seine, luxe shopping stop-offs, and cocktails on the rooftop of the Cheval Blanc hotel, the dress code erred less tiaras and novelty bachelorette shirts and more clingy gowns, sheer skirts, and corsets. Vogue, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for luxe

Word History

Etymology

French, from Latin luxus — more at luxury

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of luxe was in 1812

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“Luxe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxe. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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