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through-ticket

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɪkɪt

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noun

Meaning 1

A ticket that is a single contract for a multileg journey (e.g. on multiple transport networks) that guarantees passenger rights and protections in case of disruptions on one leg of the journey, e.g. a missed train.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • On a through-ticket you're legally entitled to later onward travel if a delay means a missed connection, but with separate train-specific tickets the risk is yours.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 通票 (tōngpiào) — Translations
  • Dutch: doorgaand ticket — Translations
  • German: Durchgangsfahrkarte — Translations