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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On Friday, May 8, fair organizers announced the Mother’s Day Pack, which features six general admission tickets for $45. Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026 Eight wineries will pour at two tasting lounges, with a free general admission and drink tickets for sale at the event. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 8 May 2026 The events will be hosted at Sporting Plaza, with general admission seating available in sections 101-113 of the stadium. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026 The outdoor exhibits are included in the gardens’ general admission ($25 adults, $13 children 3-13). Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 30 Apr. 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 11 May. 2026.

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