ticket ticket /ˈtɪkɪt/

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)  ( ticket )
   a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
    Passengers must purchase a ticket before boarding their flight
   Passengers must purchase a ticket before boarding their flight
   
   
2. The appropriate or desirable thing  ( just the ticket , ticket )
   the appropriate or desirable thing
    This car could be just the ticket for a small family
   this car could be just the ticket for a small family
   
3. [ N. American] A list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices  ( slate [ N. American] , ticket [ N. American] )
   a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
   
4. (law) a summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation)  ( ticket )
   (law) a summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation)
   
5. A label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.  ( ticket , tag )
   a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.
   

verb

1. Provide with a ticket for passage or admission  ( ticket )
   provide with a ticket for passage or admission
    Ticketed passengers can board now
   Ticketed passengers can board now
   
2. Issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty  ( fine , ticket )
   issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty
    I was fined for parking on the wrong side of the street
   I was fined for parking on the wrong side of the street
    Move your car or else you will be ticketed!
   Move your car or else you will be ticketed!