ticket agent
Definition
Noun A person whose job is to sell tickets, typically for transportation services (such as airplanes, trains, or buses) or for entertainment events (such as theater performances, concerts, or movies).
Usage
A "ticket agent" is a professional who works at a sales counter or office. Their primary duties involve providing fare or price information, issuing tickets, collecting payment, and assisting customers with bookings, changes, or cancellations. - The ticket agent at the airport helped me change my flight. - I bought my concert tickets from a ticket agent online.
Advanced Usage
- The term can refer to an individual employee working for a specific carrier (e.g., an airline ticket agent) or for a general sales service.
- In some contexts, "ticket agent" can also refer to a business or agency that sells tickets on behalf of various providers.
Variants and Related Words
- Booking agent: Often used interchangeably, though it can imply a broader role in arranging services.
- Travel agent: A professional who plans and books entire trips, which includes but is not limited to selling tickets.
Synonyms
- Clerk
- Booking clerk
- Sales agent
Related Phrases
- Ticket counter: The physical location where a ticket agent works.
- Please proceed to the ticket counter for assistance.
Noun
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someone who sells tickets (e.g., theater seats or travel accommodations)
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