mod cons

noun

Definition of mod consnext
plural of mod con, chiefly British
as in amenities
something that adds to one's ease of living bedrooms at the English country inn are filled with 18th-century charm, while the bathrooms have all the mod cons that 21st-century tourists demand

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  1. amenities
  2. creature comforts
  3. luxuries
Noun
  • These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • What other amenities will be at The Picklr?
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of amenities
Noun
  • Tenaya mixes nature and creature comforts, offering three different stays ranging from hotel rooms to cabins to cottages.
    Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But in general, the riad experience is about culture, welcome, beauty and intimacy more than butlers and creature comforts.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of creature comforts
Noun
  • The Andiamo Along with all the supremely luxurious yet understated luxuries that walked the Bottega Veneta’s spring/summer 2023 show was a new bag.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Some luxuries are worth having in wartime.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of luxuries
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