Meaning & Definition of Ticket in English
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Ticket
/tɪkət/
noun
1. A commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
synonym:
- ticket
2. A label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.
synonym:
- tag,
- ticket
3. A summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation)
synonym:
- ticket
4. A list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
synonym:
- slate,
- ticket
5. The appropriate or desirable thing
- "This car could be just the ticket for a small family"
synonym:
- ticket,
- just the ticket
verb
1. Issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty
- "I was fined for parking on the wrong side of the street"
- "Move your car or else you will be ticketed!"
synonym:
- ticket,
- fine
2. Provide with a ticket for passage or admission
- "Ticketed passengers can board now"
synonym:
- ticket
Examples of using
If you want a ticket, please raise your hand.
The conductor forgot to punch my ticket.
"Did you buy the ticket?" "Yes, I did."