ticket

[ˈtɪkɪt]

ticket Definition

• 1. a piece of paper or card that gives the holder a certain right, especially to enter a place, travel by public transport, or participate in an event
• 2. a label attached to goods showing that they have been checked or paid for

Using ticket: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ticket" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I bought a ticket for the concert.

• Example

  The train ticket was expensive.

• Example

  He was given a parking ticket for parking in the wrong place.

• Example

  The airline ticket includes a meal and a drink.

ticket Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ticket

• pass
• permit
• voucher
• coupon
• token

Antonyms for ticket

• ban
• prohibition

Idioms Using ticket

• have tickets on oneself

  to have an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

  Example

  He thinks he's the best player on the team and has tickets on himself.

• that's the ticket

  an expression of approval or agreement

  Example

  You want to go to the beach? That's the ticket!

• splitting tickets

  to vote for candidates from different political parties in an election

  Example

  I'm splitting tickets this year because I like some of the policies of both parties.

Phrases with ticket

• get a ticket

  to receive a penalty or fine for breaking a law or rule

  Example

  If you park in the wrong place, you'll get a ticket.

• one-way ticket

  a ticket for travel to a destination without returning to the starting point

  Example

  I bought a one-way ticket to New York because I don't know when I'll be coming back.

• round-trip ticket

  a ticket for travel to a destination and back to the starting point

  Example

  I purchased a round-trip ticket to Paris for my vacation.

Origins of ticket

from Old French 'estiquette', meaning 'a note or label'

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Summary: ticket in Brief

A 'ticket' [ˈtɪkɪt] is a piece of paper or card that grants the holder a specific right, such as entry to a place, travel by public transport, or participation in an event. It can also refer to a label attached to goods indicating that they have been checked or paid for. Examples include 'I bought a ticket for the concert,' and 'The airline ticket includes a meal and a drink.' Phrases like 'one-way ticket' and 'round-trip ticket' denote the type of travel. Idioms like 'that's the ticket' express approval, while 'have tickets on oneself' refers to an exaggerated sense of self-importance.