ticket
ticket Lexical Profile
ticket Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A piece of paper, small card, or digital equivalent that gives the holder a certain right, especially to enter a place, travel by public transport, or participate in an event.
"She bought a train ticket to London for the weekend."
An official notice of a traffic offense or other minor violation of the law, typically accompanied by a fine.
"He received a speeding ticket for driving too fast in a school zone."
A list of candidates nominated by a single political party for an election.
"The mayor and city council members ran together on a reform ticket."
• verb
To issue someone with an official notice of a traffic or parking offense.
"The police officer ticketed the illegally parked cars along the avenue."
To issue a passenger or attendee with a document granting right of entry or travel.
"All passengers must be fully ticketed before boarding the international flight."
• Rhymes for ticket
Word Origin & Etymology
Early 16th century: from a shortened form of Old French 'estiquette' (a little note or notice), from 'estiquier' meaning 'to fix or stick', originating from Middle Dutch 'steken' (to stick).
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