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noun
a fee, in addition to the cost of food and drink, charged by a restaurant, nightclub, etc., for entertainment.
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Origin of cover charge
An Americanism dating back to 1920–25
Words nearby cover charge
cover, coverage, coverall, cover bidding , cover boy, cover charge, cover crop, Coverdale, covered bridge, covered-dish supper, covered wagon
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cover charge
noun
a sum of money charged in a restaurant for each individual customer in addition to the cost of food and drink
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