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 a $10 cover charge for the event, which is 21-plus. — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 18 June 2026 There’s no cover charge, but guests must RSVP online. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 Certain shows will require a cover charge and reservations to ensure proper seating, Martin said. — Kansas City Star, 26 May 2026 Tootsies, Legends Corner and Robert’s Western World all have live music with no cover charge. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cover charge

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cover charge was in 1921

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“Cover charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover%20charge. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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cover charge

noun
: a charge made by a restaurant or nightclub in addition to the charge for food and drink
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