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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Traditionally, this is a raucous night at T-Mobile Center with musical performances, skits, stand-up comedy and an auction for big-ticket items.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025
The massive home retailer still has thousands of big-ticket items discounted, including popular area rugs, storage furniture, cotton quilts, and even convertible sofas up to 76% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
Though not an official holiday, many retailers offer steep discounts on TVs, laptops, smart home devices, appliances, beauty products and other big-ticket items.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 1 Dec. 2025
Then, peruse big-ticket finds across categories, like these Beats Studio Pro headphones, a Philips Pre-Lit Artificial Balsam Tree, a KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus Stand Mixer, and a Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025
The massive home retailer still has thousands of big-ticket items discounted, including popular area rugs, storage furniture, cotton quilts, and even convertible sofas up to 76% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
Though not an official holiday, many retailers offer steep discounts on TVs, laptops, smart home devices, appliances, beauty products and other big-ticket items.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 1 Dec. 2025
Then, peruse big-ticket finds across categories, like these Beats Studio Pro headphones, a Philips Pre-Lit Artificial Balsam Tree, a KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus Stand Mixer, and a Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 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 6 Dec. 2025.
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