How to Pronounce "in the lap of luxury"
expression
in thuh LAP uhv LUK-zher-ee
in thuh LAP ov LUK-shuh-ree
Definition
Living in very comfortable and expensive conditions, surrounded by great wealth and luxury.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫæp/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɫəɡʒɝi
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈæp/ /ˈɒv/ /lˈʌkʃəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh LAP uhv LUK-zher-ee
UK
in thuh LAP ov LUK-shuh-ree
Listen in Context
After winning the lottery, he lived in the lap of luxury.
They grew up in the lap of luxury, never needing anything.
She always dreamed of living in the lap of luxury.
A week at that five-star resort felt like being in the lap of luxury.