admission
ud-MISH-un
/ədˈmɪʃən/
The right or permission to enter a place, or the fee charged to enter a venue or event.
Can mean physical entrance permission or ticket pricing.
The story behind the word. From Latin 'admittere' (to let in, grant entry), combining 'ad-' (toward) and 'mittere' (to send). Middle English used it to describe formal entrance into halls or orders.
Word relationships
- entry: 'Entry' is physical movement inward, while 'admission' emphasizes permission or ticket payment.
- exclusion: Keeping someone from entering.
Commonly confused with
- permission: 'Permission' is general consent, whereas 'admission' involves physical entry into a venue.
Word family
- admit (verb): to allow entrance
Collocations
- general admission
- admission fee
- free admission
- gain admission
Idioms & expressions
- price of admission
Example sentences
- "General admission tickets allow guests to stand in front of the main stage on a first-come basis." Concert ticketing
- "Admission to the museum concert was free for students showing valid identification." Event policy
Memory hook
ADMISSION lets you ADMIT yourself into the performance hall. ADMISSION = right or price to enter.
When not to use
Do not confuse ticket admission price with individual venue processing fees.
Fun facts
- 'General admission' concerts became popular in the 1960s to create open standing areas near stage setups.
Explore more words
Admissions, give permission, pass, venue, admissible, acknowledge
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