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.—
David Corn
David CornExamples of big-ticket in a Sentence
with the tough economy, fewer people are likely to be making big-ticket purchases
Recent Examples on the Web
Given that another salary-cap catapult is in store this summer, the deadline might be the right time for the often unorthodox Verbeek to shop for a big-ticket item.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
All of those factors have caused some shoppers to delay tech purchases, particularly big-ticket items like new refrigerators.
—Melissa Repko,laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
If the conflict sets in for the long haul, the Gulf’s ability to make big-ticket media and entertainment investments could come under pressure.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
According to the Conference Board’s February survey, consumers’ plans to buy big-ticket items over the next six months rose, with plans to buy used cars, furniture, TVs, and smartphones leading the way.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for big-ticket
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
All of those factors have caused some shoppers to delay tech purchases, particularly big-ticket items like new refrigerators.
—Melissa Repko,laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
If the conflict sets in for the long haul, the Gulf’s ability to make big-ticket media and entertainment investments could come under pressure.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
According to the Conference Board’s February survey, consumers’ plans to buy big-ticket items over the next six months rose, with plans to buy used cars, furniture, TVs, and smartphones leading the way.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for big-ticket
Cite this Entry
“Big-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big-ticket. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
