big-ticket

[ big-tik-it ]

adjective

1. costing a great deal; expensive:

   fur coats and other big-ticket items.

big-ticket

adjective

1. prenominal (of retail goods) belonging to the most expensive and prestigious class

Word History and Origins

Origin of big-ticket¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

California’s tax credit program has more limitations on qualifying expenses — excluding big-ticket items such as star and director salaries — and is more complicated.

From Los Angeles Times

Luxury brands are also falling out of favor in China, as shoppers have pulled back on big-ticket purchases.

From Los Angeles Times

Along with big-ticket acquisitions, his bid to modernise the group with a sharp focus on IT has served the group well over the years.

From BBC

Ultimately, however, they wouldn’t have the problems they have now if their big-ticket expenditures performed as expected.

From Los Angeles Times

It's not just the big-ticket "distractions" like having a job that infuriates them, either.

From Salon

Related Words

• costly
• extravagant
• fancy
• high
• lavish
• overpriced
• pricey
• upscale
• valuable