big-ticket

[big-tik-it]

adjective

1. costing a great deal; expensive.

   fur coats and other big-ticket items.

big-ticket

adjective

1. (prenominal) (of retail goods) belonging to the most expensive and prestigious class

Word History and Origins

Origin of big-ticket¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

In short, Williams-Sonoma and others can hardly afford the incursion of cheaper rivals at a time when inflation-weary consumers are laser focused on value and getting more comfortable with buying even big-ticket home items online.

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Amazon tried for nearly a decade to convince brands to list their big-ticket items on its website, with mixed results.

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Applying for an increase in your credit limit can give you some financial wiggle room, which can be helpful if you are planning to purchase big-ticket items.

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It involves a comparison of the respective jump shots of Joakim Noah and Ray Allen; if you’ve ever seen the two players shoot, you’ll understand that Mr. Allen’s is the big-ticket item.

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Consumers are still putting off big-ticket discretionary projects, Decker said, and concerns over affordability and the labor market are keeping Americans on the sidelines.

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Related Words

• costly 
• extravagant 
• fancy 
• high 
• lavish 
• overpriced 
• pricey 
• upscale 
• valuable