How to Pronounce "the lap of luxury"
expression
thuh LAP uh LUK-zhuh-ree
thuh LAP ov LUK-shuh-ree
Definition
To live in the lap of luxury means to have a very comfortable life with a lot of expensive things and no worries about money.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫæp/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɫəɡʒɝi
British English
ðə, ði/ /lˈæp/ /ˈɒv/ /lˈʌkʃəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh LAP uh LUK-zhuh-ree
UK
thuh LAP ov LUK-shuh-ree
Listen in Context
They live in the lap of luxury in their huge mansion.
She dreams of living in the lap of luxury one day.
The hotel offers a stay in the lap of luxury.
After winning the lottery, he was suddenly in the lap of luxury.