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upcharge

American  
[uhp-chahrj] / ˈʌpˌtʃɑrdʒ /

noun

  1. an additional charge.

    How much is the upcharge for white sidewall tires?


Etymology

Origin of upcharge

up- + charge

Example Sentences

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Jet fuel prices account for about a third of airlines’ operating costs, so they “cannot afford to wait to upcharge their customers,” Bufquin said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

However, ServiceNow has been able to upcharge its customers for its AI features and implemented a 30% price uplift for AI capabilities last quarter, Yoshioka pointed out.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

That year, American introduced the first standard checked-bag fee, $15, along with a 50-pound upcharge threshold that remains the norm.

From Slate • Oct. 9, 2025

Amber Meyers, one of the plaintiffs, stated she ordered the same breakfast combo for nearly a year before noticing the upcharge.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024

The total upcharge for the super-insulated exterior walls would be about $16,000.00.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2024