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general admission

American  

noun

  1. an admission charge for unreserved seats at a theatrical performance, sports event, etc.


Etymology

Origin of general admission

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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They were put back on sale as general admission tickets, increasing the number available for genuine fans.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Therefore, a general admission ticket for SoCal FuelFest costs $58.24 including tax and fees, but children age 12 and under get in free with a ticketed adult.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

Ticketed fan zone on the waterfront: general admission starting at $10, with VIP options available.

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2026

Two listings on StubHub.co.uk offered pairs of VIP tickets, normally £109 each, for £421 and £530, while Viagogo carried a listing for a £45 general admission ticket inflated to £363.

From BBC Apr. 23, 2026

In the first place," declared Joe, "we must change our form of general admission tickets at once.

From Joe Strong the Boy Fire-Eater The Most Dangerous Performance on Record by Barnum, Vance

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