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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Fairly inexpensive.

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Examples

  • Commercial cleaning also can be a very low-ticket business.

    The Franchise Decision 2009

  • Commercial cleaning also can be a very low-ticket business.

    The Franchise Decision 2009

  • Although they may delay getting larger-ticket items like cars and houses, even expensive wine is a relatively low-ticket luxury that many people refuse to give up.

    Investing in Liquid Assets David Sokolin 2008

  • "Perhaps our low-ticket value protects us to some extent," he added, noting that most customers at HMV and Waterstone's stores spend about £10, or about $19, per visit.

    HMV Reports Strong Holiday Sales Soren Billing 2008

  • Although they may delay getting larger-ticket items like cars and houses, even expensive wine is a relatively low-ticket luxury that many people refuse to give up.

    Investing in Liquid Assets David Sokolin 2008

  • For in recent years, they have developed low-ticket, high-margin options that alleviate some of the pain associated with flying.

    The Best of Flights, The Worst of Flights 2007

  • To combat sales declines, the seller of bedspreads and lighting has gone back to the low-ticket holiday gifts that it was known for a decade ago.

    Tiptoeing Around Wal-Mart Matthew Rand 2006

  • He's a pioneer behind bringing rock to Atlanta, and he had a vision of creating a festival with a diverse lineup where people could go and see a number of artists for a really low-ticket price.

    CNN Transcript May 4, 2002 2002

  • The first time I rode on Southwest airlines, for example, I couldn't help but notice the low-ticket prices and the on-time flights.

    Forbes.com: News David Vinjamuri 2011

  • "In the U.S., there are focuses on low-ticket and faster-growing concepts," despite a slowdown in consumer spending, she said, adding that, on the global front, consumer-sector IPO gains have been driven by rising middle-class appetites among the world's emerging markets.

    MarketWatch.com - Top Stories 2011

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