lux·u·ry 
/ˈlʌkʃəri/ noun
plural lux·u·ries /ˈlʌkʃəri/ noun 1 [noncount] : a condition or situation of great comfort, ease, and wealth
▪ living in luxury ▪ a symbol of luxury ▪ the height of luxury — often used before another noun ▪ a luxury apartment ▪ a luxury car/liner ▪ luxury goods/items 2 a [count] : something that is expensive and not necessary
▪ He spent a fortune on expensive wines and other luxuries. ▪ Right now a new car is a luxury that I can't afford. ▪ On my salary, I can afford few luxuries.
b [singular] : something that is helpful or welcome and that is not usually or always available
▪ We were lucky to have the luxury of choosing from among several good options. ▪ We can't afford the luxury of waiting any longer.
▪ living in luxury ▪ a symbol of luxury ▪ the height of luxury — often used before another noun ▪ a luxury apartment ▪ a luxury car/liner ▪ luxury goods/items
▪ He spent a fortune on expensive wines and other luxuries. ▪ Right now a new car is a luxury that I can't afford. ▪ On my salary, I can afford few luxuries.
b [singular] : something that is helpful or welcome and that is not usually or always available
▪ We were lucky to have the luxury of choosing from among several good options. ▪ We can't afford the luxury of waiting any longer.
in the lap of luxury — see 1lap
