ticket
word
Definition
A ticket is a printed or digital piece of paper or record that gives you permission to travel, enter a place, or take part in an event. It can also mean an official paper given for breaking a traffic or parking rule.
Usage & Nuances
Very common with transport and events: 'bus ticket', 'plane ticket', 'movie ticket'. In American English, 'ticket' also commonly means a traffic or parking fine. For shops, learners sometimes confuse it with 'receipt'—a 'ticket' is usually for entry/travel, not proof of payment after purchase.
Example Sentences
I bought a ticket for the train.
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Do you have your movie ticket?
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He got a ticket for driving too fast on the highway.
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The police gave him a parking ticket.
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I can't find my ticket anywhere, and the concert starts in twenty minutes.
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If we book tonight, the plane tickets will be cheaper.
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