boarding pass
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of boarding pass
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Calderón said that after arriving at the airport he asked staff more than once for directions to Gate 75A, which was the gate indicated on his printed boarding pass.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
If she doesn’t know someone’s name she asks or sneaks a peek at their boarding pass.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025
One of my favorite features of Southwest’s new system: the level of detail on the boarding pass.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
Indian media also said he shared his boarding pass which showed his name and seat number.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025
He had looked at my papers, but only glanced at my boarding pass.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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