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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Early-bird pricing ($69 for general admission, $99 for VIP) is available through April 27, after which prices go up $10.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The enhanced experience is meant to add an elite touch for showgoers, as most shows at Channel 24 are general admission.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Fan Fest general admission tickets cost $74 for one night, $129 for two nights and $199 for all 12 nights.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Visitors can reserve tickets in advance, choosing from general admission, a VIP package or a combo ticket with other attractions in the city.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The enhanced experience is meant to add an elite touch for showgoers, as most shows at Channel 24 are general admission.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Fan Fest general admission tickets cost $74 for one night, $129 for two nights and $199 for all 12 nights.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Visitors can reserve tickets in advance, choosing from general admission, a VIP package or a combo ticket with other attractions in the city.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
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“General admission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20admission. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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