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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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.
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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
Honky-tonks like Tootsies, Legends Corner and Robert’s Western World all feature nonstop live music, usually with no cover charge.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
There’s a $10 cover charge for the evening, and Stagecoach stresses that Langley will not be in attendance.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
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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
Honky-tonks like Tootsies, Legends Corner and Robert’s Western World all feature nonstop live music, usually with no cover charge.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
There’s a $10 cover charge for the evening, and Stagecoach stresses that Langley will not be in attendance.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 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 21 Apr. 2026.
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