Big-ticket — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbig-ˈti-kət/ big-tick·et

Meaning & Definition of Big-ticket

Big-ticket (adjective)

  1. having a high price
  2. having great importance or prominence, major

Big-ticket (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. commanding a large price

    "with the tough economy, fewer people are likely to be making big-ticket purchases"

    opposite: cheap, inexpensive

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Big-ticket

The most common words with a similar meaning to Big-ticket:

Chiefly Northwest: spendy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Big-ticket

Words with the opposite meaning of Big-ticket:

Near Antonyms of Big-ticket

Origin & Etymology of Big-ticket

First known use: 1933

Frequently Asked Questions about Big-ticket

What does "Big-ticket" mean?

"Big-ticket" means having a high price. As an adjective, it is defined as: having a high price.

What is another word for "Big-ticket"?

Other words for "Big-ticket" include costly, dear, expensive, extravagant, high, high-end, high-ticket and precious. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Big-ticket" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Big-ticket"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Big-ticket". Common alternatives include costly, dear, expensive, extravagant, high, high-end, high-ticket, precious, premium and priceless.

What is the opposite of "Big-ticket"?

Antonyms of "Big-ticket" include cheap and inexpensive. Near antonyms include moderate, reasonable, valueless and worthless.

How do you use "Big-ticket" in a sentence?

Examples of "Big-ticket" in a sentence: "with the tough economy, fewer people are likely to be making big-ticket purchases".

Is "Big-ticket" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Big-ticket" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Big-ticket"?

"Big-ticket" is pronounced /ˈbig-ˈti-kət/ and divided into syllables as big-tick·et.

What is the origin of the word "Big-ticket"?

First known use: 1933.