noun (plural luxuries)
1 [U] the enjoyment of special and expensive things, particularly food and drink, clothes and surroundings:
Now we'll be able to live in luxury for the rest of our lives. * to lead / live a life of luxury * a luxury hotel / cruise * luxury goods / items
2 [C] a thing that is expensive and enjoyable but not essential:
small luxuries like chocolate and cigarettes * There's no brandy. I can't afford such luxuries. * I love having a long, hot bath-it's one of life's little luxuries. * It was a luxury if you had a washing machine in those days. * A comfortable bed to sleep in is a luxury that we take for granted.
3 [U,sing.] a pleasure or an advantage that you do not often have:
I allow myself the luxury of a sauna once a week. * We had the luxury of being able to choose from four good candidates for the job.
IDIOMS see LAPn.
