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commutation ticket

American

noun

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 British

noun

a US name for season ticket

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Etymology

Origin of commutation ticket

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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A twenty-six trip monthly commutation ticket for both classes of passenger cars will cost $8.”

From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2011

He lives inside a commutation ticket and brings the groceries home at night.

From Time Magazine Archive

He got a big boost from the introduction of the cut-fare commutation ticket for those who ride the rails daily.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Some weather! Hot! Hot! Hot! Is it hot enough for you? Is it hot? Is it . . . ?" My commutation ticket came back to me with a dark stain from his hand.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

After two lessons she could tie me hand and foot to a tree and go away with my watch and commutation ticket.

From Love Conquers All by Williams, Gluyas

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