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Ticket-buyer

/ˈtɪkɪtˌbaɪər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who purchases tickets for events, travel, or other activities.

    "The ticket-buyer eagerly awaited the concert to start after securing their seat."
  2. 2

    A consumer who engages in the act of buying tickets, often in a commercial context.

    "As a frequent ticket-buyer, she always looks for discounts and early bird offers."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'ticket-buyer' is a compound noun formed from 'ticket', which originates from the Middle English 'ticket', meaning a small piece of paper, and 'buyer', derived from the Old English 'bycgan', meaning to purchase. The combination reflects the modern practice of purchasing tickets for events or travel.

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