surcharge

[ˈsɜːtʃɑːdʒ]

surcharge Definition

• 1. an additional charge or payment, especially a tax added to the cost of goods or services
• 2. an excessive load or burden

Using surcharge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "surcharge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The hotel adds a surcharge for room service.

• Example

  There is a surcharge for using a credit card.

• Example

  The airline imposes a fuel surcharge on all tickets.

surcharge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for surcharge

• tax
• levy
• impost
• extra charge
• additional fee

Antonyms for surcharge

• discount
• rebate
• refund

Phrases with surcharge

• surchargeable weight

  the weight of a shipment that is used to calculate an additional charge for being overweight

  Example

  The surchargeable weight of the package was 50 pounds.

• surcharge period

  a time during which an extra fee is charged for a particular service or product

  Example

  During the holiday season, there is a surcharge period for shipping packages.

• surcharge rate

  the percentage or amount of an additional fee charged for a particular service or product

  Example

  The surcharge rate for using a credit card is 3%.

Origins of surcharge

from Old French 'sur-' meaning 'over' + 'charge'

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Summary: surcharge in Brief

A 'surcharge' [ˈsɜːtʃɑːdʒ] is an additional charge or payment, often in the form of a tax or fee, added to the cost of goods or services. It can also refer to an excessive load or burden. Examples include a surcharge for room service at a hotel or a fuel surcharge on airline tickets. Other related terms include 'surchargeable weight,' 'surcharge period,' and 'surcharge rate.'