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.
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There is no cover charge, Masala Chai will be free and attendees can purchase from the full Halal menu.
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Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The benefits of that cover charge will go to Down Syndrome Innovations of KC, according to its website.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 16, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
No cover charge applies for most live entertainment, which keeps the evening budget-friendly compared to Miami’s club scene.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
There’s no cover charge or drink minimum and international artists are hosted nine times a week.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
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Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The benefits of that cover charge will go to Down Syndrome Innovations of KC, according to its website.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 16, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
No cover charge applies for most live entertainment, which keeps the evening budget-friendly compared to Miami’s club scene.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
There’s no cover charge or drink minimum and international artists are hosted nine times a week.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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