big-ticket
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of big-ticket
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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“While they’re thoughtful about the big-ticket buys, they’re absolutely willing to spend on those high price points when they need to or when the technology is compelling enough.”
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
A frozen housing market has further eroded demand, stalling the renovations and big-ticket home-furnishing purchases typically triggered by a move.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Those are just a few of the big-ticket items on the schedule for the summit, which starts Thursday.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
The city recently closed a $1-billion budget shortfall and is facing more fiscal problems as it struggles to provide basic services while taking on big-ticket items like a $2.6-billion expansion of the Convention Center.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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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