general admission
/ˌdʒɛnərəl ədˈmɪʃən/
Meaning
This term refers to a ticketing scheme where entry is granted, but no specific seats are assigned. Attendees usually sit or stand on a first-come, first-served basis, often in a designated area like the lawn or main floor. It is commonly used for concerts, festivals, and sporting events.
Examples
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We bought general admission tickets, so we need to get there early to grab a good spot near the stage.
We bought general admission tickets, so we need to get there early to grab a good spot near the stage.
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Is the concert general admission, or do we have actual seat numbers on our tickets?
Is the concert general admission, or do we have actual seat numbers on our tickets?
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I prefer general admission because I like being able to move around and dance during the show.
I prefer general admission because I like being able to move around and dance during the show.
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The venue has a small balcony with reserved seats and a large floor for general admission.
The venue has a small balcony with reserved seats and a large floor for general admission.
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General admission was much cheaper, but standing for four hours straight was pretty exhausting.
General admission was much cheaper, but standing for four hours straight was pretty exhausting.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I bought a general entrance ticket.
✓ I bought a general admission ticket.
'General entrance' is a literal translation in some languages. In English, the standard industry term is 'general admission.'
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✗ Are we going to the general admissions?
✓ Are we going to general admission?
'Admission' is typically used in the singular form when referring to this type of ticket or seating area.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Since it's ___, we should queue up at least an hour before the doors open.
💡 A type of ticket with no assigned seats.
Show answer
general admission
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I couldn't get a seat upstairs, so I had to buy a ___ ticket.
💡 Entry level ticket for the standing area.
Show answer
general admission