Ticket Definition & Meaning
ticket
- noun
- a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
- a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.
- a summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation)
- a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
- the appropriate or desirable thing; "this car could be just the ticket for a small family"
- verb
- 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!"
- provide with a ticket for passage or admission; "Ticketed passengers can board now"
"Ticket" in song lyrics
See how ticket is used in real songs:
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"So I can sit back and kick it, write my own ticket"
2 Live Crew f/ Ice-T — The Real One -
"You see, lavish is a one-way ticket"
415 — Lavish -
"Who holds the fifth golden ticket?"
Aesop Rock — Coma
Words that rhyme with ticket
Usage tips for "ticket"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ticket" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ticket to find words that pair well.