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ticket agent

American  

noun

  1. a person who sells tickets, as for theater seats, train accommodations, etc.


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

After handing the shooter over to the police officers, ticket agent Robert Parke crossed the ladies' waiting room to the fallen president.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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