entrance fee
/'entənsfi:/
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Definition
Noun: - A sum of money that must be paid to gain admission or entry to a place, event, or organization.
Usage
The term "entrance fee" is used to specify the mandatory charge for initial access. It is typically a one-time payment for entry. - The museum has a $20 entrance fee for adults. - Is there an entrance fee to join the club? - The entrance fee for the concert is included in the ticket price.
Advanced Usage
- "to charge an entrance fee": To require payment for entry.
- The national park charges a small entrance fee to help with maintenance.
- "to waive the entrance fee": To not require the payment, often as an exception.
- Children under five have their entrance fee waived.
Variants and Related Words
- Admission fee: A direct synonym, often used interchangeably.
- The admission fee for the gallery is quite reasonable.
- Entry charge: Another term with the same meaning.
- Cover charge: Specifically a fee to enter a nightclub or bar.
Synonyms
- Admission charge
- Entry fee
- Price of admission
- Cover (informal, as in "There's a $10 cover.")
Related Phrases
- Pay the entrance fee: The act of providing the required payment.
- You must pay the entrance fee at the gate.
- Entrance fee is required: A formal statement indicating the charge is mandatory.
- Please note that an entrance fee is required for all attendees.
Noun
- the fee charged for admission