excursion ticket

American  

noun

1. a round-trip ticket at a reduced fare, often for use within a limited period of time.

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Etymology

Origin of excursion ticket

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

A round-trip excursion ticket between New York and Luxembourg costs $259 in the peak season and requires no minimum stay.

From Time Magazine Archive

A two cent stamp is a heap sight cheaper than an excursion ticket to New York.

From Dick Hamilton's Airship, or, a Young Millionaire in the Clouds by Garis, Howard Roger

Never put an excursion ticket in the mouth.

From The Healthy Life, Vol. V, Nos. 24-28 The Independent Health Magazine by Daniel, Charles William

It was some distance from the station, but having spent all his money for his excursion ticket, he had none left for car fare.

From Two Boys and a Fortune, or, the Tyler Will by White, Matthew

I b'lieve when you're off on an excursion ticket in makin' the best of things, for my part.

From Jane Field A Novel by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins