service charge

noun

Synonyms of service chargenext
: a fee charged for a particular service often in addition to a standard or basic fee

called also service fee

Examples of service charge in a Sentence

Tickets are $25 each plus a $3 service charge per ticket.
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But even though the restaurant is not passing on the full cost of the credit card service charges, customers are noticing. — Connie Ogle updated May 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026 Daily gratuities or service charges are one of the most common surprises for new cruisers. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Some banks levy monthly service charges and other fees on checking accounts, but most are avoidable with a minimum balance or direct deposit. — Dan Avery,elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 30 June 2026 Instead of adding service charges to offset rising costs, restaurants should simply price menu items accordingly, said Parmelee. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for service charge

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of service charge was in 1889

Rhymes for service charge

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

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service charge

noun
: a fee charged for a particular service often in addition to a basic fee

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