ex·trav·a·gance 
/ɪkˈstrævɪgəns/ noun
plural ex·trav·a·ganc·es /ɪkˈstrævɪgəns/ noun 1 [noncount] : the act or practice of spending a lot of money : wasteful or careless spending
▪ The reorganization of the department was aimed at reducing extravagance. ▪ his extravagance with money 2 [count] : a special purchase that costs more than you usually spend
▪ That coat is an extravagance that you can't afford. ▪ Going to the play will be our one extravagance for this vacation. 3 [noncount] : the quality of something that is very expensive or fancy : an extravagant quality
▪ I was shocked by the extravagance of their lifestyle. ▪ The church is known for the extravagance of its architecture.
▪ The reorganization of the department was aimed at reducing extravagance. ▪ his extravagance with money
▪ That coat is an extravagance that you can't afford. ▪ Going to the play will be our one extravagance for this vacation.
▪ I was shocked by the extravagance of their lifestyle. ▪ The church is known for the extravagance of its architecture.
