high-ticket

adjective

high-tick·​et ˈhī-ˈti-kət How to pronounce high-ticket (audio)
Synonyms of high-ticketnext
: expensive sense 2

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a specialty store selling high-ticket goods to a well-heeled clientele
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As shoppers tighten their belts and prioritize essentials, brands can no longer count on high-ticket impulse buys or passive seasonal traffic growth. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 This matters even more in the high-ticket space, where a single point of close rate can be worth thousands of dollars a month. — Ramon Cadiz, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 By 2025 and 2026, the category had expanded into multi-modality pods and high-ticket loungers. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Sure, some high-ticket items may have gone back to their original prices, but there are still plenty of home, fashion, bedding, cleaning, gardening, and organizational items on sale that are still worth adding to your cart. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-ticket

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high-ticket was in 1943

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“High-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-ticket. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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