concession ticket

Meaning

A ticket sold at a reduced price to specific groups of people, such as students, seniors, children, or disabled individuals. This term is widely used in the UK, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries.

Examples

• Students and seniors are eligible to purchase a concession ticket at a 30% discount.

  Students and seniors are eligible to purchase a concession ticket at a 30% discount.

• I bought a concession ticket for the museum because I had my university ID with me.

  I bought a concession ticket for the museum because I had my university ID with me.

• Please show your proof of age at the counter if you have booked a concession ticket.

  Please show your proof of age at the counter if you have booked a concession ticket.

• The train operator offers a concession ticket for off-peak travel to passengers over sixty.

  The train operator offers a concession ticket for off-peak travel to passengers over sixty.

• Is there a concession ticket available for children under twelve?

  Is there a concession ticket available for children under twelve?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I asked for a discount ticket because I am a student.

  ✓ I asked for a concession ticket because I am a student.

  While 'discounted ticket' is understood, 'concession ticket' is the official and more natural term used at ticket offices in many English-speaking countries.

• ✗ Can I buy a concessions ticket for my grandmother?

  ✓ Can I buy a concession ticket for my grandmother?

  The singular modifier 'concession' is used before the noun 'ticket,' not the plural 'concessions' (which often refers to food stalls at an event).

Related Expressions

Practice

• Seniors over 65 can purchase a ___ at the train station counter.

  💡 A ticket at a reduced price.

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  concession ticket

• You must present your student ID when boarding if you bought a ___.

  💡 Singular noun phrase.

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  concession ticket