ticket agent

noun

: one who sells transportation or theater and entertainment tickets

Examples of ticket agent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Airlines and ticket agents must issue refunds within seven business days for credit card purchases. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2024 The China Airlines ticket agent looks at my ticket, then at me. Longreads, 8 Feb. 2024 Beginning Wednesday and through at least September, Amtrak will close its ticket office at Oceanside and other stations along the route, a ticket agent said. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2023 Bottom line: There's no substitute for a professional ticket agent or hotel receptionist. Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 5 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for ticket agent 

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Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ticket agent was in 1861

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“Ticket agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ticket%20agent. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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