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adjective big–tick·et \ˈbig-ˈti-kət\

Definition of big–ticket

  1. :  having a high price the car was a big–ticket item

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First Known Use of big–ticket

1945

big–ticket Synonyms

Synonyms
big-ticket, dear, expensive, extravagant, high, high-end, high-ticket, precious, premium, priceless, pricey (also pricy), spendy [chiefly Northwest], ultraexpensive, valuable
Antonyms
cheap, inexpensive
Related Words
exorbitant, overpriced, prohibitive, sky-high, steep, stiff, unaffordable, uneconomic (or uneconomical), unreasonable; inestimable, invaluable; deluxe, luxurious, sumptuous
Near Antonyms
moderate, reasonable; valueless, worthless; discounted

BIG–TICKET Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of big–ticket for English Language Learners

  • : having a high price

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