Corkages

/ˈkɔːrkɪdʒɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of corkage; multiple instances or types of fees charged for bringing outside wine to establishments.

Etymology

Simple pluralization of 'corkage' by adding '-es', following English morphology rules. The base word emerged from hospitality industry practices in the 1700s-1800s.

Kelly Says

By comparing corkages across restaurants, you can actually game the wine pricing system—some restaurants charge low corkage fees to be customer-friendly, while luxury establishments charge high ones to protect premium wine sales.

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