deluxe

adjective

de·​luxe di-ˈləks How to pronounce deluxe (audio)
dē-,
 also  -ˈlu̇ks,
-ˈlüks
: notably luxurious, elegant, or expensive
a deluxe edition
deluxe hotels

Examples of deluxe in a Sentence

the deluxe model of the car The deluxe edition of the book includes many more illustrations.
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In February, Carpenter released a deluxe version of her 2024 album, Short n’ Sweet. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 June 2025 Linkin Park’s 2024 album From Zero returns to a bevy of Billboard’s album charts (dated May 31) following its deluxe reissue with additional tracks on May 16. Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 29 May 2025 The singer has released the deluxe edition of his new solo LP, Music For People Who Still Believe in Love, just days after the original album’s release last Friday, May 23. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025 Beadle & Grimm’s Pandemonium Warehouse is best known as a company that creates deluxe versions of Dungeons and Dragons adventures that enhance the story experience. Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for deluxe

Word History

Etymology

French de luxe, literally, of luxury

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deluxe was in 1819

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“Deluxe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deluxe. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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deluxe

adjective
de·​luxe di-ˈlu̇ks How to pronounce deluxe (audio)
-ˈləks,
-ˈlüks
: very luxurious or elegant
a deluxe edition

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