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

1. the fee charged for admission