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
According to the bar’s events page, the Super Bowl party will have no cover charge and VIP tables are available upon request.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, drop by Pies Descalzos to enter, swim, and grab a bite with no cover charge.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, so’s the cover charge.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
There’s no cover charge for the Tiny House concerts, but tips for the artist are encouraged.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, drop by Pies Descalzos to enter, swim, and grab a bite with no cover charge.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, so’s the cover charge.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
There’s no cover charge for the Tiny House concerts, but tips for the artist are encouraged.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 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 1 Feb. 2026.
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