day pass

noun

plural day passes

: a card, ticket, voucher, etc. allowing admission (as to a resort, festival, or park) for a single day

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites library patrons … to check out a free day pass to state parks, forests and recreation areas.

—The Lakeland Times (Minocqua, Wisconsin)

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is getting rid of round-trip tickets for Metro-North rides. Day-trippers into the city will instead buy a day pass, which will be valid for unlimited rides until 4 a.m. the next morning.

—Gabby DeBenedictis

A day pass … allows visitors to access two beaches and three pools, unlimited food, Wi-Fi, towels and roundtrip transportation.

—Patrick Connolly

Examples of day pass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tickets start at $40 for a single day and $80 for three-day passes; prices go up closer to the show. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Two-, three- and four-day passes will be available, with general camping included. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026

Customers can also avoid the GoPass app and purchase a free paper day pass by visiting the customer service kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Anyone can also purchase a one-day pass for $79 or 7,900 AAdvantage miles. — Chase Jordan october 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above