per head

phrase

: for each person
The price is $20 per head.

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In contrast to the standard seven-course tasting menu, starting from £225 per head (~$300), the flexible à la carte menu allows diners to experience a multi-course, three-star masterclass for under £100 (~$135). — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Guests will pay a set price of 4,500 Danish krone (about $686 USD) per head for the menu, with 2,000 krone ($305) extra for wine pairing. — James Brooks, Fortune, 30 July 2026 The number of organs donated in the UK per head is equal to, or greater than, most of Europe. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026 Among the expenses, the average spend for the wedding dress is $2,100; venue, $12,900; photographer, $3,000; caterer (per head) $80; groom attire, $330; cake, $530; hair and makeup, $300; DJ, $1,800; event rentals, $2,000, and florist, $2,800. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for per head

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“Per head.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/per%20head. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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