Meaning & use

ticket

noun·Everyday

A printed or digital slip that grants the holder admission, travel, or another specific right.

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He bought a ticket online so he wouldn't have to wait in line at the theater.

She got a parking ticket for leaving her car in the loading zone too long.

A note on using this word

In American usage, a 'ticket' can also mean a citation for a traffic or parking violation.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To issue someone an official notice of a fine for breaking a traffic or parking rule.

An officer ticketed the car for parking in front of the fire hydrant.

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