Meaning & use
e-ticket
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UK/ˈiːtɪkɪt/
US/ˈiːtɪkɪt/
Meaning
nouncountable
A ticket that is stored electronically, often on a phone or computer, instead of on paper.
Grammar: Countable; you can say 'an e-ticket' or 'e-tickets'.
Patterns
- e-ticket for something
- show your e-ticket
I received my e-ticket by email after booking the flight.
You can show your e-ticket on your phone at the gate.
The concert only offers e-tickets to reduce paper waste.
Word forms
| plural | e-tickets |
|---|
Common combinations
- book an e-ticket
- You can book an e-ticket online in minutes.
- print an e-ticket
- If you prefer, you can print your e-ticket at home.
- e-ticket confirmation
- Check your email for the e-ticket confirmation.
- e-ticket number
- Enter your e-ticket number to check in.
Synonyms and how they differ
- electronic ticket
- More formal and less common; 'e-ticket' is the everyday term.
- digital ticket
- Similar, but often used for tickets stored in apps rather than email.
Opposites
paper ticket
Word family
- ticket noun
- A general word for a pass or voucher.
Commonly confused: e-ticket or e-tailing?
e-ticket vs e-tailing
E-tailing is selling online; an e-ticket is a digital ticket.
Practice
What is an e-ticket?
Choose one answer.
An e-ticket is electronic, not paper. It can be for flights, trains, or events, and is often shown on a phone.
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