corkage Definition
a charge made by a restaurant for serving wine or other alcoholic beverages that have been brought in by the customer.
Using corkage: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "corkage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The restaurant charges a $20 corkage fee for each bottle of wine brought in by customers.
Example
The corkage policy of the restaurant allows customers to bring their own wine, but with a corkage fee.
Summary: corkage in Brief
'Corkage' [ˈkɔːkɪdʒ] is a noun that refers to a charge made by a restaurant for serving wine or other alcoholic beverages that have been brought in by the customer. This charge is usually applied per bottle and is separate from the cost of the meal. For example, 'The restaurant charges a $20 corkage fee for each bottle of wine brought in by customers.'
