railroad ticket
Definition
Noun: A physical or digital document that serves as proof of payment and grants the holder the right to travel on a specific railroad train or service. It typically contains details such as the route, date, time, class of service, and fare paid.
Usage
A railroad ticket is purchased from a railway company or authorized agent before travel. It must be presented for inspection during the journey. The term specifically refers to travel by train on a railroad system.
Examples
- He purchased a railroad ticket from London to Edinburgh.
- The conductor checked her railroad ticket shortly after departure.
- In the past, a paper railroad ticket was essential for long-distance travel.
Advanced Usage
- The concept can be used metaphorically to imply a guaranteed or forced passage to a particular outcome.
- Example: His impressive internship was his railroad ticket to a full-time job at the firm.
Variants and Related Words
- Train ticket: A more common modern synonym.
- Rail ticket: A shortened, equivalent form.
- Ticket: The general, broader term for a pass or permit.
Synonyms
Train ticket, rail ticket, passage ticket.
Related Phrases
- One-way ticket: A ticket for travel to a destination without return.
- Round-trip ticket: A ticket for travel to a destination and back again.
- Season ticket: A ticket valid for unlimited travel within a specific area and time period.
Noun
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a ticket good for a ride on a railroad train
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