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Synonyms

big-ticket

American  
[big-tik-it] / ˈbɪgˈtɪk ɪt /

adjective

  1. costing a great deal; expensive.

    fur coats and other big-ticket items.
big-ticket British  

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of big-ticket

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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Just three months ago, Wall Street was hoping the Fed would cut borrowing costs a few times this year to drive down interest rates on mortgages, car loans and other big-ticket items.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Other potential big-ticket items include the jet-engine-size gas turbines used to drive the LNG trains’ compressors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Also possible: A potential joint venture, possibly between Ford and a Chinese electric vehicle company, that would allow for a big-ticket investment deal, or the U.S. pushing China to buy more Treasuries.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

They are less likely to buy big-ticket items like cars that are suddenly pricier to use, and could be more expensive due to increased logistics and transportation costs.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Foster parent groups provided some of the basics, and our sponsors bought the big-ticket items.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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