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Admission Tickets
əd-MISH-ən TIK-its
Definitions
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Entertainment · Events
Common
Represents admission tickets for events like concerts, movies, theater shows, or sports games. Used to indicate attendance at or invitation to an event.
Typically used when discussing plans to attend events or sharing excitement about upcoming shows.
Just got 🎟️ to see Taylor Swift next month! So excited!
Social media post
Anyone want to go to the theater this weekend? I have extra 🎟️
Group chat message
Digital representation of physical tickets, symbolizing access to entertainment experiences and social activities.
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Travel · Transportation
Uncommon
Represents travel tickets for transportation like trains, buses, or flights. Used when discussing travel plans or bookings.
Less common than the event ticket meaning, but used in travel contexts when more specific travel emojis aren't chosen.
Finally booked our 🎟️ to Paris for the summer holiday!
Family chat
Often used alongside other travel emojis to indicate a planned journey or vacation.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Added to Unicode 9.0 as digital representation of physical admission tickets.
Growing need to represent event attendance in digital communication
2020
Usage declined during pandemic as live events were canceled worldwide.
COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings and entertainment venues
2022
Resurgence in usage as live events returned post-pandemic restrictions.
Renewed excitement about attending in-person events after isolation
Cultural Context
Tickets represent social capital and experiences rather than material possessions, reflecting modern value shift toward experiential consumption.
Despite digital ticketing becoming standard, the paper ticket icon remains recognizable across generations as symbol of event access.
Sharing ticket purchases online often signals disposable income and cultural participation, especially for high-demand or expensive events.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Commonly used for theatre productions, football matches, and music festivals.
United States
Often associated with sporting events and concerts, particularly for major league games and music festivals.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Practical usage focused on logistics and planning. Frequently used in family chats when organizing outings.
Gen_Z: Often used to highlight exclusive or trending events. Frequently appears in TikTok and Instagram Stories about concerts and festivals.
Older: Less frequent usage, primarily for special occasions like theater trips or grandchildren's performances.
Millennials: Commonly used when coordinating group outings or sharing concert plans. Often appears with price commentary or nostalgia references.
Common Combinations
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Theater or stage performance tickets
Used when discussing plays, musicals, or other theatrical performances
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Movie tickets
Used when discussing cinema visits or film premieres
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Concert or music festival tickets
Used when discussing live music events
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Flight tickets or travel bookings
Used when discussing vacation plans or trips