ticket stub
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Definition
Noun: A small, torn-off portion of a ticket that is kept by the holder as proof of purchase or admission after the main part has been collected.
Usage
A "ticket stub" is the part of a ticket you keep after entering a venue, such as a cinema, theater, or stadium. It serves as your receipt and proof that you paid for entry.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Collectible Item: Ticket stubs are often kept as mementos of events.
- Her collection of Broadway ticket stubs spans twenty years.
Variants and Related Words
- Stub (noun): The shortened or remaining part of something, such as a check, pencil, or ticket.
- He wrote the number on the check stub.
Synonyms
- Receipt
- Counterfoil (more formal, often for checks or tickets in a book)
Related Phrases
- To stub a ticket: This is not a standard phrasal verb. The action is described as "tearing off the stub" or "keeping the stub."
Noun
- a torn part of a ticket returned to the holder as a receipt