ticket definition

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 summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation)
3. the appropriate or desirable thing
• examples: this car could be just the ticket for a small family
4. issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty
• examples: I was fined for parking on the wrong side of the street
• examples: Move your car or else you will be ticketed!
5. provide with a ticket for passage or admission
• examples: Ticketed passengers can board now