Ticket: meaning, definitions and examples

Used for entry to events, travel, or access to certain services.

• I bought a ticket for the concert next week.
• You need a train ticket to travel to New York.

Usually for long-term or repeated access to a place or service.

• I have a yearly pass to the amusement park.
• Students receive a bus pass to use the public transportation system.

Commonly used as a prepaid sum of money for a specific purpose, often given as a gift.

• I received a voucher for a free spa day.
• They gave me a dining voucher to use at any restaurant in the resort.

Often used for discounts or special offers on products or services.

• I have a coupon for 20% off my next purchase.
• She used a coupon at the grocery store to save money.

As mentioned earlier, a ticket can also be a formal notice linked to transportation, events, or minor violations, similar to the first 'ticket' entry.

• I need to buy a ticket for the train to New York.
• He got a ticket for speeding on the highway.

Often used in legal or academic contexts, citation refers to a formal notice for a minor legal violation or the act of referencing someone else's work in scholarly writing.

• He received a citation for failing to stop at a red light.
• The research paper included multiple citations from reputable sources.

Primarily used in legal settings, a summons is an official notice to a person to attend court, either as a defendant or to provide testimony. It carries a more serious and formal tone compared to a ticket or citation.

• She received a summons to appear in court next month.
• A summons was issued for him to testify as a witness.

Used when talking about a situation where someone is given a formal notice for breaking a minor law or regulation, often related to traffic violations.

• I got a ticket for parking in a no-parking zone
• The police officer gave her a ticket for speeding

Refers to a sum of money that has to be paid as a punishment for breaking a law or rule. It is commonly used in legal and formal contexts.

• He was ordered to pay a fine for littering in the park
• The company faced a heavy fine for not following safety regulations

Used when someone is subjected to a penalty, often as a formal punishment. It can be used in both legal contexts and in sports.

• The player was penalized for a foul during the game
• Employees who arrive late will be penalized