ticket agent
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ticket agent
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
Example Sentences
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As he boarded, the ticket agent “just grabbed the ticket and scanned it,” Calderón said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
It added that any fans who believe they have had their tickets cancelled in error will be able to speak to the relevant ticket agent to have their case investigated.
From BBC • Oct. 28, 2024
When he arrived at the airport, he says it appeared as if a ticket agent pulled a price out of thin air, believing he would have no choice but to pay.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2023
On Monday, when a ticket agent in Austin informed her that her flight back to El Paso had been canceled, she knew what to ask for.
From Slate • Dec. 29, 2022
X-Ray went first, and when Armpit reached the one next to him, he could hear X-Ray arguing with the ticket agent.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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