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’s no cover charge, but getting there early is probably a good idea.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Ever since, parks that otherwise charge entrance fees have waived their cover charge.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 31 July 2025
Cunningham said the difference is a nightclub imposes a cover charge on all patrons while a tavern offering entertainment does not.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Some clubs and bars require a cover charge for entry during the weekend or certain events, ranging in price from around $10 to $20 per person.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Ever since, parks that otherwise charge entrance fees have waived their cover charge.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 31 July 2025
Cunningham said the difference is a nightclub imposes a cover charge on all patrons while a tavern offering entertainment does not.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Some clubs and bars require a cover charge for entry during the weekend or certain events, ranging in price from around $10 to $20 per person.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
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 9 Sep. 2025.
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