noun
ticket
TIK-it/ˈtɪkɪt/
A pass giving the right to enter or take part in something.
The woman presents her ticket while the cinema attendant tears its stub.
Etymology
A little note or label, especially one posted as a notice, became a document recording a right. The admission sense probably developed through the intermediate meaning “certificate, licence, or permit.”
In context
You changed your ticket cuz you were sick. You're only going to spend 4 days in South Africa rather than 9 days.
More examples
- We bought tickets for the evening concert.
- Her ticket includes a reserved seat.
- Keep the ticket until your journey ends.
Forms
ticket · tickets
Similar words
- pass
- Often permits repeated access rather than one admission.
- voucher
- Evidence redeemable for a service rather than direct admission.