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booking office

American  

noun

British.
  1. a ticket office, especially one in a railway station.


Etymology

Origin of booking office

First recorded in 1830–40

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“Moving forward, Alibaba plans to deeply integrate core lifestyle and productivity services—including digital maps, food delivery, travel booking, office tools, e-commerce, education, and health guidance—directly into the Qwen App,” the company said.

From Barron's Nov. 24, 2025

He said that he was entering the station, having purchased a ticket from the booking office, when the explosion happened.

From BBC Nov. 9, 2024

The trust said ticket holders should receive an automatic email from the booking office and refunds would be issued.

From BBC Dec. 10, 2023

I had bought my ticket from a Virgin-themed booking office at Euston; I had come to Tamworth by Virgin, but here was an all together more modest London Midland train at the platform.

From The Guardian Oct. 5, 2012

Slowly she got up again, and once more took her place in the queue outside the booking office.

From Love and hatred by Lowndes, Marie Belloc

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