Word
luxury
Phoneticslux·u·ry, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɫəɡʒɝi/
UK/lˈʌkʃəɹˌi/
Definitions
01wealthy surroundings
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a way of living that involves great comfort, expensive things, and lots of money.
n. a state of great comfort or elegance involving great expense. Uncountable in this abstract sense.
日本語:贅沢※
“The royal family lived in total luxury in their summer palace.”
“After years of financial struggle, the entrepreneur finally enjoyed a life of luxury, traveling only by private jet and staying in five-star suites.”
02an expensive treat
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. something expensive that you enjoy but do not really need for your daily life.
n. an inessential, desirable item which is expensive or difficult to obtain. Countable in this sense.
日本語:贅沢※
“A new sports car is a luxury that most people cannot afford.”
“The department store specializes in high-end luxuries, from designer handbags to rare perfumes imported from France.”
Synonyms
03a rare pleasure
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a special pleasure or advantage that you do not often have.
n. a pleasure or advantage that is rarely experienced or available. Often used with 'the luxury of'.
日本語:贅沢※
“I finally had the luxury of sleeping until noon on Sunday.”
“Working from home gave him the luxury of spending more time with his children during the week.”
04high-end or expensive
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describing something that is very expensive and of high quality.
adj. relating to or providing luxury; high-end and intended for a wealthy market. Attributive use.
“They spent their honeymoon at a luxury hotel on the coast.”
“The developer plans to convert the old warehouse into luxury apartments featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and marble finishes.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “luxury” in context.
Verb
01. afford luxury
“Now that he has a better job, he can afford a few small luxuries.”
verb + noun
02. enjoy luxury
“Guests can enjoy the luxury of a private spa during their stay.”
verb + noun
03. forgo luxury
“The explorers had to forgo all luxury to survive the mountain trek.”
verb + noun
04. luxury abounds
“Luxury abounds in the newly renovated palace hotel.”
noun + verb
Adjective
05. pure luxury
“Staying at the five-star resort was a week of pure luxury.”
adj + noun
06. sheer luxury
“The feeling of the silk sheets against her skin was sheer luxury.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. height of luxury
“Traveling by first class is considered the height of luxury.”
noun + prep + noun
08. item of luxury
“The shop sells expensive watches and other items of luxury.”
noun + prep + noun
09. lap of luxury
“He spent his retirement living in the lap of luxury on the coast.”
noun + prep + noun
10. a taste of luxury
“The weekend cruise gave the couple a brief taste of luxury.”
11. have the luxury of time
“We don't have the luxury of time to sit around and debate this.”
12. live in the lap of luxury
“After winning the lottery, they lived in the lap of luxury for years.”
Etymology
From Middle English luxurie, from Old French luxurie, from Latin luxuria (“rankness, luxury”), from luxus (“extravagance, luxury”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Idioms
01. lap of luxury
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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