The return ticket
Example: Return ticket includes both outbound and inbound travel
Definition
"The return ticket" refers to a type of travel ticket that allows a passenger to travel from their starting point to a destination and back again, covering both the outbound and inbound journeys in a single purchase.
Translations
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el billete de ida y vuelta -
het retourticket -
el bitllet de tornada -
le billet aller-retour -
die Rückfahrkarte
Etymology
The phrase "the return ticket" combines 'return,' from the Old French 'retourner,' meaning to go back, and 'ticket,' which originated from Middle French 'etiquette,' meaning a small note or label. Together, they describe a ticket that permits a round-trip journey. Did you know? The concept of a return ticket became popular with the expansion of railways in the 19th century, making travel more convenient and economical.
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"The return ticket" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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