an agency selling tickets for the theatre, cinema, public transport, etc
ticket agency in American English
noun
an agency dealing in the sale of tickets, esp. theater tickets
Word origin
[1930–35]This word is first recorded in the period 1930–35. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: acoustic phonetics, boondoggle, kickback, preset, video
Examples of 'ticket agency' in a sentence
ticket agency
We were told their booking was valid and ours was not, as the ticket agency we bought them from had gone into liquidation.
The Sun (2017)
The ticket agency also advertises through the website blockatickets.com and the two companies have the same phone number.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
All ticket agency websites have promised fans they will get their money back in full, including booking fees.
The Sun (2017)
She said she had never come across a ticket agency buying a seat, which suggested that they were doing so directly or through another agent.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Secondary ticket agencies are not official ticket outlets.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Ticket agencies may have better deals as they can purchase in bulk and pass on the discount, but do not take that for granted.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Ticket agencies have legitimately bought small blocks of some of the hall's best seats to sell on with added commission.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The first you might need to win to feel flush enough to splash out on ticket agencies that specialise in sold-out shows.