Pronunciation: /ˈsərˌchärj/
noun an additional charge or fee
A1 I had to pay a surcharge for exceeding my luggage weight limit.
A2 The hotel added a surcharge for late check-out.
B1 The airline imposed a surcharge for changing my flight date.
B2 The restaurant included a surcharge for large groups.
C1 The bank applied a surcharge for using an out-of-network ATM.
C2 The company faced backlash for implementing a surcharge on credit card transactions.
verb None
A1 I surcharge my phone every month to make sure I have enough data.
A2 The airline surcharged me for bringing an extra bag on my flight.
B1 The hotel may surcharge you for any damages to the room.
B2 The company decided to surcharge customers for using credit cards for payment.
C1 The government plans to surcharge businesses that do not comply with environmental regulations.
C2 The bank surcharged the account holder for exceeding the monthly transaction limit.
adjective None
A1 The hotel room had a surcharge for using the minibar.
A2 The airline ticket included a surcharge for checked baggage.
B1 There was a surcharge for upgrading to a larger rental car.
B2 The resort had a surcharge for access to the exclusive pool area.
C1 The fine print revealed a surcharge for room service at the luxury hotel.
C2 The premium seats at the concert came with a surcharge for a VIP experience.
adverb None
A1 I had to pay a surcharge for overweight luggage at the airport.
A2 The hotel room rate includes a surcharge for room service.
B1 There is a surcharge for using the express lane on the toll road.
B2 The restaurant added a surcharge for parties of six or more.
C1 The airline imposed a surcharge for changing the flight date at the last minute.
C2 The car rental company applied a surcharge for returning the vehicle with a full tank of gas.
pronoun None
A1 I was surprised by the surcharge on my bill.
A2 The airline added a surcharge for extra baggage.
B1 The hotel imposed a surcharge for late check-out.
B2 The restaurant included a surcharge for large groups.
C1 The government implemented a surcharge on luxury goods.
C2 The company faced backlash for introducing a surcharge on credit card payments.
preposition None
A1 I was surprised by the surcharge on my bill.
A2 The hotel added a surcharge for using the minibar.
B1 There is a surcharge for extra luggage on this flight.
B2 The restaurant imposed a surcharge for dining after 10pm.
C1 The company applied a surcharge for expedited shipping.
C2 The resort included a surcharge for access to the exclusive beach club.
conjunction None
A1 I wanted to buy the shoes, but I couldn't afford them with the surcharge.
A2 The hotel room was already expensive, and then they added a surcharge for room service.
B1 I booked a flight online, but there was a surcharge for using a credit card.
B2 The restaurant had a surcharge for parties of six or more, which was unexpected.
C1 The car rental company imposed a surcharge for returning the vehicle late.
C2 Despite the surcharge, I decided to upgrade to a larger room for more comfort during my stay.
interjection None
A1 Surcharge! I can't believe how expensive this is.
A2 Surcharge! Why do they always add extra fees?
B1 Surcharge! It's frustrating to see hidden costs like this.
B2 Surcharge! I need to budget better to account for unexpected fees.
C1 Surcharge! I should have read the fine print before booking.
C2 Surcharge! I'll have to dispute this extra charge with customer service.
article None
A1 I had to pay a surcharge for my overweight luggage at the airport.
A2 There was a surcharge for using the ATM outside of regular banking hours.
B1 The hotel added a surcharge for room service orders placed after midnight.
B2 The car rental company imposed a surcharge for returning the vehicle with a full tank of gas.
C1 The airline applied a surcharge for changing the date of my flight at the last minute.
C2 The restaurant included a surcharge for large groups to cover the additional service required.
formal The hotel imposes a surcharge for late check-out.
informal I didn't realize there was a surcharge for extra toppings on the pizza.
slang They hit me with a surcharge for parking in the wrong spot.
figurative The emotional surcharge of losing a loved one is immeasurable.
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