Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

exorbitant fee

phrase

/ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt fiː/

Definition

A charge or cost that is unreasonably high or excessive.

Examples

The lawyer charged an exorbitant fee for his services, much more than what I had expected.
Many students complain about the exorbitant fees of college tuition.
They decided not to hire the contractor after hearing his exorbitant fee for the renovation.

Meaning

The term ‘exorbitant fee’ is often used to describe prices that are far above what is considered normal, reasonable, or fair for a service or product.