Fee

/fiː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A fixed charge for a service or privilege.

The university charges a registration fee for all incoming students.

A payment made to a professional person or to a professional service in exchange for advice or services.

The lawyer's fee was higher than she anticipated.

A charge payable to a person or body in authority for a license or privilege.

You need to pay a fee to obtain a driver's license.

A sum of money paid for a particular service.

There will be an additional fee for late submissions of the application.

A sum of money required as a payment for a specific privilege or service.

A nominal fee is charged for entry to the exhibition.

Middle English 'fe' from Old French 'fe', Latin 'fatum', meaning 'fate' or 'what is due'.

entry fee

A charge imposed to gain admission to an event or place.

membership fee

A recurring charge for belonging to a group or organization.

service fee

An additional charge for provided services.

charge

The amount of money required for a particular service.

cost

The amount that needs to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.

toll

A charge payable to use a bridge or road.

A price you have to pay for something, often used informally.

That concert has a hefty fee, but it's going to be worth it!

To pay up, especially for a service or privilege.

If you want to join the club, you'll need to fee up.