Definition

Noun: A person whose job is to sell tickets for events (such as theater performances) or for travel services (such as train or bus journeys).

Usage

This noun refers to a specific occupation. It is used to identify a person working at a ticket office or counter. It is a compound noun formed from "booking" (the act of reserving) and "clerk" (an office worker).

Examples

• The booking clerk at the train station helped me find the cheapest fare.
• Please speak to the booking clerk at the window to purchase your cinema tickets.
• The theater's booking clerk informed us that the Saturday show was sold out.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often associated with formal or traditional ticket-selling contexts, such as at transportation hubs (stations) or dedicated box offices.
• In modern contexts, the role may also be referred to as a "ticket agent," especially in travel, or a "box office clerk" for events.

Variants and Related Words

• Ticket Clerk: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably.
• Box Office Clerk: Specifically for tickets to entertainment events like films, plays, or concerts.
• Ticket Agent: A common term, especially in the travel industry (airlines, railways).

Synonyms

Ticket seller, ticket agent, box office attendant, reservation clerk.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• To work as a booking clerk: To have the job of selling tickets.
  • Example: She worked as a booking clerk for the national railway for twenty years.

Noun

1. someone who sells tickets (e.g., theater seats or travel accommodations)