non-essentials

Definitions

Items or things that are not absolutely necessary or vital.

Goods or services that are considered luxuries rather than basic requirements.

Examples

We decided to cut back on non-essentials like dining out and luxury subscriptions to save money for our vacation.

During the move, we realized how many non-essentials we had accumulated over the years and chose to donate them.

The budget proposal focuses on core infrastructure projects while deferring spending on various non-essentials.

Synonyms

luxuries extras frills trifles superfluities adjuncts add-ons

Antonyms

necessities essentials basics fundamentals requirements prerequisites staples