commutation ticket

noun

1. a ticket issued at a reduced rate, as by a railroad or bus company, entitling the holder to travel over a given route a fixed number of times or during a specified period.

commutation ticket

noun

1. a US name for season ticket

Word History and Origins

Origin of commutation ticket¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

When the paint-shop gave him enough work it was Vandover's custom to buy a week's commutation ticket at a certain restaurant.

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"Warm spell we're having for October, Mr. Hatt," he said, as he punched the commutation-ticket that was offered him.

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Gloria's judgment of her note of introduction as "a commutation ticket to Hades, first class," was amply borne out.

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Trina had lied again both as to the want of oil for the stove and the commutation ticket for the restaurant.

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The left-hand upper waistcoat pocket holds a pencil, a commutation ticket and a pipe cleaner.

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