How to Use cover charge in a Sentence

cover charge

noun
  • The nightclub has a $5 cover charge.
  • Some of the venues will have cover charges.
    — Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • There is no cover charge with a rodeo ticket.
    — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
  • There is a $10 cover charge for the event, which is 21-plus.
    — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
  • There’s an unspecified cover charge at the door.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
  • There’s no cover charge, but getting there early is probably a good idea.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Ever since, parks that otherwise charge entrance fees have waived their cover charge.
    — Addy Bink, The Hill, 31 July 2025
  • There’s no cover charge, but guests must RSVP online.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
  • There’s no cover charge for the Tiny House concerts, but tips for the artist are encouraged.
    — Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Certain events, like those happening during Art Basel, have a cover charge.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
  • There’s no cover charge or drink minimum and international artists are hosted nine times a week.
    — Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
  • There is no cover charge, Masala Chai will be free and attendees can purchase from the full Halal menu.
    — Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • There is no cover charge, Masala Chai will be free and attendees can purchase from the full Halal menu.
    — Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Campus bars have announced high cover charges for fans planning to attend watch parties ahead of the game against UConn.
    — Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Alternatively, drop by Pies Descalzos to enter, swim, and grab a bite with no cover charge.
    — Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Experience vibrant fight-night energy on wall-to-wall TVs with no cover charge.
    — Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • There’s a $10 cover charge for the evening, and Stagecoach stresses that Langley will not be in attendance.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
  • No cover charge applies for most live entertainment, which keeps the evening budget-friendly compared to Miami’s club scene.
    — Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Unfortunately, so’s the cover charge.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Tootsies, Legends Corner and Robert’s Western World all have live music with no cover charge.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Shy passengers should note that the cast selects a few patrons to join them onstage and unlike Luna’s other new shows, there is a $45 per person cover charge.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • End with a low-key farewell dinner in 12South and live music at Station Inn — generally a cash-only cover charge and no frills, just great music.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
  • According to the bar’s events page, the Super Bowl party will have no cover charge and VIP tables are available upon request.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • According to the bar’s events page, the Super Bowl party will have no cover charge and VIP tables are available upon request.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Patrons have been paying $20 cover charges just to walk in for the right to buy food and drink at one of the bars/restaurants inside the facility that shares a plaza area with Globe Life Mall.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
  • The benefits of that cover charge will go to Down Syndrome Innovations of KC, according to its website.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee march 16, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Spots like Tootsies, Legends Corner and Robert’s Western World all feature live music with no cover charge — every show is free.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • End your trip with a low-key farewell dinner in 12South, then close out the night with live music at Station Inn — generally a cash-only cover charge and no frills, just great music.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Even their cover charges differ by $50 million, with Boston paying $53 million and Denver spending a record $110 million to join.
    — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Honky-tonks like Tootsies, Legends Corner and Robert’s Western World all feature nonstop live music, usually with no cover charge.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026

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