🇬🇧 Permit meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

A permit is a special paper or card that says, “You are allowed to do this,” usually signed or stamped by a grown-up in charge, like a teacher, lifeguard, or the government.

I issued my little brother a permit to enter my room, but it expires the second he touches my stuff.

Grandpa says he has a lifetime permit to tell the same joke 47 times at dinner.

The ice cream truck should have a permit to play that song that makes every kid sprint outside.

Our dog acts like he has a royal permit to sleep exactly in the middle of every doorway.

Some cities actually require a permit to keep certain pets—so if you want a pet alligator, you might need more than just a big bathtub!

Lina wanted to paint a small shop wall but had no permit. She walked to the town office and showed her old permit. A kind man looked, wrote a new permit, and gave it back. She held the permit, painted the wall in red, and the street smiled as people saw the permit and clapped.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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