Ticket Definition & Meaning

ticket
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)
  2. a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.
  3. a summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation)
  4. a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
  5. the appropriate or desirable thing; "this car could be just the ticket for a small family"
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!"
  2. 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:

  • "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

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.

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