big-ticket
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of big-ticket
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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It is certainly a dramatic transformation away from expensive big-ticket items like destroyers, towards large numbers of much cheaper and more expendable weapons.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
A higher credit score can help you save money with lower interest rates when you borrow to finance a big-ticket item such as a home or a car.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
But advocates for better governance say many of the big-ticket items are being kicked down the road once again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Many consumers were already hesitant about big-ticket purchases in an economy hit by deflation and high youth unemployment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
“A sled’s a big-ticket item. It ain’t no can of green peas. Whatcha got?”
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
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