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Definition of upcharge

upcharge

/ˈʌpˌtʃɑːrdʒ/
up · charge
Plural:upcharges
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Past Simple:upcharged
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Past Participle:upcharged
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Present Participle:upcharging
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upcharge Lexical Profile

upcharge Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American An additional fee or surcharge added to the standard price of a product or service, especially for an upgrade, customization, or premium option.

Example

"The restaurant menus note a small upcharge for substituting sweet potato fries for a standard side salad."

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• verb

1

North American To charge (a customer) an additional fee or higher price, typically for a premium option, customization, or upgrade.

Example

"Several coffee shops no longer upcharge customers for choosing oat or almond milk in their lattes."

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• Nearby Words

upbeat
upbraid
upbringing
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upchuck
upcoming
upcurved

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Upcharge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/upcharge
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