n.
Pronunciation: ' l ə k-sh( ə -)r ē , -zh( ə -)r ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ries
Etymology: Middle English luxurie, from Anglo-French luxorie, from Latin luxuria rankness, luxury, excess; akin to Latin luxus luxury, excess
Date: 14th century
1 archaic : LECHERY , LUST
2 : a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort : sumptuous environment <lived in luxury >
3 a : something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary <one of life's luxuries > b : an indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or ease <had the luxury of rejecting a handful of job offers ― Terri Minsky>
– luxury adjective