season-ticket
UK[ˈsiːzn̩ ˌtɪkɪt]US[ˈsiːzn̩ ˌtɪkɪt]
n
A ticket that can be used repeatedly for a specified period or number of events, especially for travel or admission to a series of performances.
Morpheme Breakdown
season
ticket
season
period
ticket
pass
Etymology
The compound "season-ticket" is a modern English formation that logically combines two established nouns. "Season" traces its lineage to Latin satio, meaning "a sowing," which evolved through Old French to signify one of the four divisions of the year, and by extension, any designated period. "Ticket" originates from the Old French estiquet, a small note or label, which entered English to denote a certificate or slip granting a privilege. The fusion of these concepts in the 19th century created a term for a pass valid for a set duration, perfectly capturing the commercial logic of selling access for an entire theatrical, sporting, or travel "season" via a single physical "ticket."
Analysis
Structure: season (period) + ticket (pass)
season: From Old French seison, ultimately from Latin sationem (a sowing), functioning here to denote a fixed, recurring period of time.
ticket: From Old French estiquet (a note, label), functioning as the object that grants the holder a right of entry or passage.
Examples
He bought a season-ticket for the commuter train to save money on his daily travel.
Her season-ticket to the symphony allows her to attend every concert this year.
The football club offers discounted season-tickets for students.