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cover charges

cover charges is the plural of cover charge.

Meaning of cover charge

Noun

cover charge (plural cover charges)

  1. An amount of money to be paid for entering a bar or restaurant where entertainment is provided.
    • The cover charge was pretty high, but the band was really good.
  2. An amount of money added to a restaurant bill in lieu of tips, and to pay for uncharged items such as bread and water.

Questions about cover charges

What is cover charges the plural of?
Cover charges is the plural of cover charge.

Words near cover charges in the dictionary

  1. cover board
  2. cover boards
  3. cover boy
  4. cover boys
  5. cover charge
  6. cover charges
  7. cover crop
  8. cover crops
  9. cover drive
  10. cover drives
  11. cover girl

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