English Reference
Compound

luxury car

compound.
A2 Elementary

compound.an expensive, high-quality vehicle that offers more comfort and better features than a standard car.

compound.a high-end automobile designed to provide increased levels of comfort, equipment, and prestige. Often used as a status symbol, it typically features superior engineering and premium materials.


SIMPLE

He saved for years to buy a luxury car.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel provides a luxury car service to pick up guests from the airport in style.

COMPLEX

The automotive industry has seen a significant shift as manufacturers integrate sustainable electric drivetrains into the traditional luxury car segment.

Usage

functions as a countable noun; 'luxury' acts as an attributive noun modifying 'car'.

Teaching tip

use this to teach the difference between 'luxury' as a noun and 'luxurious' as an adjective; while 'luxurious car' is grammatically correct, 'luxury car' is the standard industry and consumer term.

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