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

Synonyms of big-ticket

• expensive
• valuable
• costly
• premium

Examples 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

Best Wayfair Indoor Furniture Deals While quality indoor furniture normally requires a big budget, these clearance deals give you the chance to snag big-ticket items, like plush seating and roomy dressers, for less. —Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026

Watches, petites, dresses, women’s career wear, kids, handbags, fragrances, and shoes all outperformed, while big-ticket home items, especially furniture, and plus-sizes, were soft, Spring observed. —David Moin, Footwear News, 3 June 2026

So, brace your wallet for impact, and get ready to fill your digital cart with big-ticket savings. —K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026

In addition to best-sellers, some of Amazon Prime Day’s best deals are expected to be on big-ticket items like cooling quilts and comforters, robot vacuums, and pool cleaners. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for big-ticket

• chicot
• cricket
• picket
• picot
• thicket
• ticket
• wicket