ticket
11 synonyms and 0 antonyms for ticket, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small printed or digital pass that allows entry to an event, or travel on transport.
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Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
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Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use ticket
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From an old French word related to "stick" or "attach" — tickets were originally small notices affixed to something. It shares this root with "etiquette."
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What does “ticket” mean?
The word “ticket” means a small printed or digital pass that allows entry to an event, or travel on transport. In plain terms, a pass proving you've paid to attend or travel somewhere, or, separately, a fine notice for breaking a traffic rule.
How do you pronounce “ticket”?
“Ticket” is pronounced TIHK-iht (/ˈtɪk.ɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “ticket” in a sentence?
Here is “ticket” used in a sentence: “I booked two tickets for the Saturday show.”
What part of speech is “ticket”?
Depending on how it is used, “ticket” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “ticket” come from?
The word “ticket” comes from Old French. From an old French word related to "stick" or "attach" — tickets were originally small notices affixed to something. It shares this root with "etiquette.".
Is “ticket” a common word?
“Ticket” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “ticket” have?
“Ticket” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small printed or digital pass that allows entry to an event, or travel on transport.
What is the difference between a ticket and a pass?
A ticket usually grants a single, specific entry or journey — one show, one train ride — and is often scanned or surrendered once. A pass tends to allow repeated or ongoing access over a period, such as a season pass or travel pass. In short, a ticket is typically single-use, a pass multi-use.
What are the types of ticket?
Common kinds include event tickets for concerts, cinema, and sport; travel tickets for buses, trains, and flights; and admission tickets for museums or attractions. Tickets may be single or return, printed or digital. The word also stretches to items like raffle tickets and parking tickets, though those work differently.
Can a ticket be digital?
Yes. Modern tickets are often e-tickets or mobile tickets stored on a phone, shown as a barcode or QR code and scanned at the gate. They grant the same entry or travel as a printed one without the paper, and many events and transport systems now issue digital tickets by default.