Synonyms for

Ticket

Verb / ˈtɪkʌt / / ˈtɪkɪt / Another word for ticket — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a piece of paper or card that gives the holder the right to enter a place, travel on public transportation, or participate in an event

Synonyms & similar words

tag slate fine justtheticket pass voucher coupon admission permit entry token chit check receipt card document certificate warrant license authorisation entitlement permission charter visa

Synonyms by register

Formal

permit voucher authorization coupon

Informal

pass stub chit token

Literary

missive parchment decree

Antonyms

pass free pass exemption waiver acquittal

Common collocations

  • buy a ticket
  • get a ticket
  • ticket stub
  • ticket booth
  • ticket holder
  • ticket price
  • ticket office
  • ticket number

Word family

noun ticket
verb ticket

Usage note

While 'ticket' can refer to a permit or authorization, it is most commonly used for entry to events or for traffic violations. The verb form is typically used for issuing a penalty.

Example sentences

  1. I need to buy a ticket for the train.
  2. The museum gave us free tickets.
  3. I won a ticket to the movie premiere.
  4. The concert tickets sold out in minutes.

Quotes

  • Life is a lottery. A lot of people have a lot of different tickets, but they don't get picked.
  • A good education is a ticket to a better life.
  • A ticket to a musical or a play is a vote for a live art that can't be replicated.

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