cover charge
A "cover charge" is a fee often levied by venues like bars, nightclubs, or restaurants to offset the costs of entertainment or additional services.
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Definition
B2Entertainment Venues
(common)A fee paid to enter a bar, nightclub, or similar venue, often used to cover the cost of live entertainment.
Example
- The club has a $10 cover charge on weekends.
- We decided to go elsewhere because of the high cover charge.
B2Restaurants
(common)An additional fee added to a restaurant bill, sometimes in place of tips or to cover extra services like bread and water.
Example
- The restaurant includes a small cover charge for bread and water.
- There was a cover charge added to our bill instead of tipping.
B2Private Events
(common)A set fee required to attend a private event, often used to cover expenses such as food, drinks, and venue rental.
Example
- The cover charge for the party was $20 per person.
- Guests were asked to pay a cover charge to help with the event costs.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cover charge":
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