luxury
noun
lux·u·ry
ˈlək-sh(ə-)rē 
-zh(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
Terri Minsky
luxury
adjective
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
The Raiders need too much help elsewhere for a borderline luxury pick.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent clients have included a quick service restaurant doing business in multiple states, as well as the operator of a luxury auto leasing business.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
Many of us dream of financial freedom, escaping the grind, and living in luxury.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Unlike other shows about the elite, The White Lotus doesn't romanticize luxury.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for luxury
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ben Standig, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent clients have included a quick service restaurant doing business in multiple states, as well as the operator of a luxury auto leasing business.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
Many of us dream of financial freedom, escaping the grind, and living in luxury.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Unlike other shows about the elite, The White Lotus doesn't romanticize luxury.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for luxury
Cite this Entry
“Luxury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxury. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
luxury
noun
lux·u·ry
ˈləksh-(ə-)rē
ˈləgzh-
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share