big-ticket
adjective
big-tick·et
ˈbig-ˈti-kət 
1
: having a high price
the car was a big-ticket item
2
: having great importance or prominence : major
The founders had hoped to address three big-ticket issues: the environment, nuclear weapons, and Middle East peace.—
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with the tough economy, fewer people are likely to be making big-ticket purchases
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Both are big-ticket doc titles for the Cannes sales fest, with exec producers including LeBron James and Leonardo DiCaprio respectively.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
The first six months witnessed smaller, mid-market deals, while the third quarter saw the return of big-ticket transactions.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
There are still deep discounts in each one, spanning big-ticket purchases like mattresses and vacuums to decor including sculptural furniture and glassware under $100.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Sale events like Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days often feature significant discounts on big-ticket items.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
The first six months witnessed smaller, mid-market deals, while the third quarter saw the return of big-ticket transactions.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
There are still deep discounts in each one, spanning big-ticket purchases like mattresses and vacuums to decor including sculptural furniture and glassware under $100.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Sale events like Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days often feature significant discounts on big-ticket items.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for big-ticket
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“Big-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big-ticket. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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