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Luxury

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈlʌkʃəri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈlʌkʃəri/"]/

Meaning of Luxury

the fact of enjoying special and expensive things, particularly food and drink, clothes and places

In simple words: A state of great comfort and expensive living.

Luxury in a sentence

• She treated herself to a luxury vacation in the Maldives.
• The car was designed for luxury and comfort, making it a joy to drive.
• Living in luxury means you can afford the best of everything.
• The hotel offers a range of luxury amenities for its guests.
• He prefers the luxury of quiet evenings at home over going out.

How to use Luxury

Used to describe expensive items or experiences. Appropriate in discussions about travel, products, or lifestyle. Avoid in casual conversations or when discussing basic needs.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'luxury' as 'lux' (light) + 'ury' (worry) - when you have luxury, you have no worries about money.

Related words

Collocations with Luxury

• great
• pure
• sheer
• touch
• enjoy
• afford
• live in
• hotel
• car
• coach
• in luxury
• have the luxury of (doing) something
• a life of luxury
• the lap of luxury
• expensive
• unaffordable
• affordable
• afford
• enjoy
• have
• tax
• have every luxury
• great
• pure
• sheer
• touch
• enjoy
• afford
• live in
• hotel
• car
• coach
• in luxury
• have the luxury of (doing) something
• a life of luxury
• the lap of luxury

Synonyms for Luxury

• extravagance

Opposites of Luxury

• necessity
• basic
• poverty

Common mistakes with Luxury

• Confusing with 'luxurious', which is an adjective.
• Using in a negative context, where 'luxury' usually has a positive connotation.
• Overusing in everyday conversations, where simpler terms may suffice.

Frequently asked questions about Luxury

What does Luxury mean?

A state of great comfort and expensive living.

What is the definition of Luxury?

the fact of enjoying special and expensive things, particularly food and drink, clothes and places

How do you use Luxury in a sentence?

She treated herself to a luxury vacation in the Maldives.

Can you give another example of Luxury?

The car was designed for luxury and comfort, making it a joy to drive.

What are synonyms for Luxury?

Common alternatives include extravagance.

What is the opposite of Luxury?

Opposite meanings include necessity, basic, poverty.

What words go with Luxury?

It commonly pairs with great, pure, sheer, touch, enjoy, afford, live in, hotel, car, coach, in luxury, have the luxury of (doing) something, a life of luxury, the lap of luxury, expensive, unaffordable, affordable, afford, enjoy, have, tax, have every luxury, great, pure, sheer, touch, enjoy, afford, live in, hotel, car, coach, in luxury, have the luxury of (doing) something, a life of luxury, the lap of luxury.

What are common mistakes when using Luxury?

Confusing with 'luxurious', which is an adjective. Using in a negative context, where 'luxury' usually has a positive connotation. Overusing in everyday conversations, where simpler terms may suffice.

How do you pronounce Luxury?

US: /["/ˈlʌkʃəri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlʌkʃəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Luxury?

Used to describe expensive items or experiences. Appropriate in discussions about travel, products, or lifestyle. Avoid in casual conversations or when discussing basic needs.

What CEFR level is Luxury?

"Luxury" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.