tickets
word · lemma: ticket
Definition
A ticket is a printed or digital piece of proof that gives you permission to enter a place, travel, or join an event. It can also mean an official notice for a traffic or parking violation.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, 'ticket' means permission for travel or entry: 'bus ticket', 'movie ticket', 'concert ticket'. In American English, 'a ticket' can also mean a traffic fine. For shops and restaurants, don't confuse it with 'receipt', which is proof of payment.
Example Sentences
We can't get in without our tickets, so check your email again.
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I bought two tickets for the train.
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Do you have the tickets for the movie?
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The police gave him two parking tickets.
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I grabbed the last two tickets, so we got really lucky.
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If we book now, the tickets should be cheaper.
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