Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

couvert

Noun

/kuˈveɪ/

Definition

A type of service charge added to a meal in a restaurant, often covering the cost of bread, butter, and sometimes other appetizers.

Examples

The restaurant had a couvert fee, which included delightful fresh bread and butter.
In France, it’s common to see a couvert on the bill at the end of a meal.
When dining out in Paris, remember to check if there’s a couvert charge.

Meaning

In dining, ‘couvert’ refers to the traditional practice in some European restaurants where diners are charged a fee that includes bread, butter, and cutlery for the table.