commutation ticket

noun

a ticket issued at a reduced rate, as by a railroad or bus company, entitling the holder to travel over a given route a fixed number of times or during a specified period.

commutation ticket

First recorded in 1835–45

When the paint-shop gave him enough work it was Vandover's custom to buy a week's commutation ticket at a certain restaurant.

"Warm spell we're having for October, Mr. Hatt," he said, as he punched the commutation-ticket that was offered him.

Gloria's judgment of her note of introduction as "a commutation ticket to Hades, first class," was amply borne out.

Trina had lied again both as to the want of oil for the stove and the commutation ticket for the restaurant.

The left-hand upper waistcoat pocket holds a pencil, a commutation ticket and a pipe cleaner.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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