the ticket

noun

informal + somewhat old-fashioned

: the correct or most desirable thing : the thing that is needed or wanted

Compromise, now that's the ticket.

—often used in the phrase just the ticket

For a romantic dinner, candles are just the ticket.

Examples of the ticket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those who are chosen for the ticket drop generally only get up to 12 tickets, though the maximum number of tickets can vary for certain sports and is subject to change. —Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026

Other states like New York are considering similar legislation, and in the absence of federal action to address issues in the ticket market, state legislation may be the next best option. —Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026

Her son bought her the ticket as a Christmas present. —ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026

The court reasoned that the clause was in very small font, wasn’t in bold or all caps and the ticket only summarized the arbitration clause rather than offer its specifics. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for the ticket

• chicot
• cricket
• picket
• picot
• thicket
• wicket