cover charge
noun
: a charge made by a restaurant or nightclub in addition to the charge for food and drink
Examples of cover charge in a Sentence
The nightclub has a $5 cover charge.
Recent Examples on the Web
There is a $10 cover charge for the event, which is 21-plus.
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Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
In addition, an 18% service charge is automatically applied to select purchases, including beverage items, bar retail items, specialty restaurant cover charges, for-purchase à la carte menu items, and spa and salon services.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
La Dame’s cover charge has zoomed up to $160 per person (stunning Silversea regulars), but passengers are in for an amazing meal with high-quality wine pairings included.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
There’s no cover charge, but guests must RSVP online.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
In addition, an 18% service charge is automatically applied to select purchases, including beverage items, bar retail items, specialty restaurant cover charges, for-purchase à la carte menu items, and spa and salon services.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
La Dame’s cover charge has zoomed up to $160 per person (stunning Silversea regulars), but passengers are in for an amazing meal with high-quality wine pairings included.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
There’s no cover charge, but guests must RSVP online.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cover charge
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“Cover charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover%20charge. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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