Sold out
Example: The concert tickets were sold out within just one hour.
Definition
"Sold out" in the context of music refers to an event, such as a concert, where all available tickets have been purchased, leaving no remaining seats or entry passes for sale. It indicates the event has reached full capacity due to high demand.
Etymology
The phrase "sold out" originated from the simple combination of 'sold,' the past tense of sell, and 'out,' meaning completely or entirely. It has been used since the early 20th century to describe items or events that have been fully purchased or booked, especially in entertainment contexts like music concerts.
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"Sold out" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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