speeding ticket — A citation issued to a driver for exceeding the legal speed limit
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A citation issued to a driver for exceeding the legal speed limit
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspiːdɪŋ ˈtɪkɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother got her first speeding ticket at age 85 and framed it like an achievement award.
- The speeding ticket was so expensive that he considered taking the bus for the next month.
- She tried to explain to the officer that she was rushing to her own wedding, but still got a speeding ticket.
speeding ticket
NOUN[/ˈspiːdɪŋ ˈtɪkɪt/]
A citation issued to a driver for exceeding the legal speed limit
The officer hands him a speeding ticket after clocking him at 90 in a 50 zone.
From speeding ticket to feeding ticket, even bleeding wicket - life's penalties everywhere!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A modern English compound term that emerged in the early 20th century with the widespread adoption of automobiles and the establishment of traffic regulations. It combines 'speeding' (the act of driving faster than the legal speed limit) and 'ticket' (a written citation or notice of violation).
Breakdown
speed (velocity, rate of motion) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating an ongoing action or violation) + ticket (a written notice or citation issued for a traffic violation).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother got her first speeding ticket at age 85 and framed it like an achievement award.”
“The speeding ticket was so expensive that he considered taking the bus for the next month.”
“She tried to explain to the officer that she was rushing to her own wedding, but still got a speeding ticket.”
“Check your driving record for any unpaid speeding tickets before renewing your license.”
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