season pass — A ticket or pass that allows unlimited access to a particular venue, service, or activity for an entire season or extended period
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A ticket or pass that allows unlimited access to a particular venue, service, or activity for an entire season or extended period
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːzən pæs/
Example Sentences
- My season pass expired right when I finally learned how to ski without falling every five seconds.
- The theme park's season pass pays for itself if you visit more than three times.
- He showed off his VIP season pass like it was a Michelin star restaurant membership.
season pass
NOUN[/ˈsiːzən pæs/]
A ticket or pass that allows unlimited access to a particular venue, service, or activity for an entire season or extended period
a cheerful skier confidently approaches an electronic turnstile holding up a special card. The turnstile gate opens automatically as the sensor reads their pass. Behind them, other people wait in a ticket purchase line looking envious. The pass holder walks through freely while pointing to their card with a big smile. Other season pass holders also move through different gates without stopping. unlimited access to a venue for an entire season through a special pass.
The season gives you every reason for a season pass!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Season pass is a compound term that emerged during the 19th-century railway era, originally referring to a ticket permitting unlimited travel during a specific season. The concept later expanded into sports and entertainment contexts, where it denotes a subscription granting access to multiple events or content throughout a designated period.
Breakdown
season (a period of the year) + pass (a permit or ticket granting entry). The compound leverages the temporal specificity of 'season' combined with the access function of 'pass' to create a subscription model.
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📝Examples
“My season pass expired right when I finally learned how to ski without falling every five seconds.”
“The theme park's season pass pays for itself if you visit more than three times.”
“He showed off his VIP season pass like it was a Michelin star restaurant membership.”
“Students can get a discounted season pass for the local swimming pool.”
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