Ticket
(noun)
- A document or card that gives the holder a certain right, especially to enter a place, travel by public transport, or participate in an event.
- A summons issued to a motorist or other offender, typically for a minor violation of the law.
- A certificate or voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services.
- A label or tag attached to an object, typically to indicate its owner or some other information about it.
- A word or phrase used to describe or classify something.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from french étiquette "label, ticket", from étiqueter "to label", from étique "moral, relating to custom", from latin ethicus, from greek ēthikos "moral".
Examples:
- I need to buy a ticket for the concert.
- I got a ticket for speeding.
- The company offers a discount if you have a coupon or a ticket.
- The luggage has a ticket with the owner's name.
- The ticket "vegetarian" on the menu indicates that the dish contains no meat.