Big-ticket
(adjective)
- Relating to or denoting items or services that are expensive and typically priced at more than $1000.
- Relating to or denoting items or services that are expensive and considered a significant purchase.
Origin:
20th century, american english.
Examples:
- The purchase of a new car is a big-ticket item.
- The company is focusing on big-ticket sales to increase revenue.
- The concert tickets were big-ticket items for fans.
- The big-ticket items in the store were the jewelry and watches.
- The company's big-ticket projects are the key to its success.