plural fees
1
: an amount of money that must be paid
The admission/entrance fee is $10.
a credit card with no annual fee
The tuition fees went up this year.
We returned the library book late and had to pay a late fee.
2
: an amount that is paid for work done by a doctor, lawyer, etc.
His insurance covers the doctor's fee.
They paid a fortune in legal fees.
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“Fee.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/fee. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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