entry-level

adjective

en·​try-lev·​el ˈen-trē-ˌle-vəl How to pronounce entry-level (audio)
Synonyms of entry-levelnext
: of or being at the lowest level of a hierarchy
entry-level jobs

Examples of entry-level in a Sentence

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Fears of a bubble in artificial intelligence have coincided with worker anxiety and Gen Z despair over an elevated unemployment rate and a dearth of entry-level positions. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025 The foundation provides entry-level training for women interested in the industry, along with financial support and mentorship in directing, screenwriting, production and post-production, and has also experienced significant growth in recent years. Ben Croll, Variety, 7 Dec. 2025 The resort’s 1,600 guest rooms include views of the Pacific, the bay, atrium, or marina and range from entry-level to one-bedroom suites and a Presidential Suite. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025 And the lack of affordable entry-level homes is a big reason why. Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for entry-level

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of entry-level was in 1946

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“Entry-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entry-level. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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