general admission

noun

: a fee paid for admission to a usually unreserved seating area (as in an auditorium or stadium)

Examples of general admission in a Sentence

Reserved seating is $20; general admission is $10.
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Tickets are $16 for children and $20 for general admission. Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026 Tickets are $25 for general admission; $20 for students, seniors, military and children under 10; and $50 for super supporter. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 This homegoing is open to the public and will have general admission seating, no ticket needed. Noel Brennan, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026 Yes, general admission is required to enter the refuge. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for general admission

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of general admission was in 1969

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“General admission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20admission. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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