luxury
noun
uk/ˈlʌkʃəri/ usplural luxuries [ U ]
the pleasure and comfort you get from expensive and beautiful things:
I made money on shares and for a while I lived in luxury.
a luxury apartment/car/yacht The market for luxury cars was badly hit by the recession.
a luxury cruise/hotel/resort They plan to build a luxury hotel in Nairobi.
luxury brands/goods/items The store sells luxury brands such as Prada and Chanel.
[ C ]
something expensive which is pleasant to have but is not really necessary:
He enjoys luxuries, such as champagne and caviar.
Foreign travel is still an expensive luxury that many cannot afford.
[ S ]
something that gives you pleasure or an advantage which you do not usually have:
A day off work is such a luxury.
I enjoyed the luxury of travelling business class.
We cannot afford the luxury of delaying this decision.