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

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Right under the slanted roof on the top floor, the cozy entry-level rooms feature exposed ceiling beams and about 20 square feet of floor space, but their small windows (and no views to speak of) leave them a little dark. Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026 The biggest difference is that on the VSOE, the Historic Cabins don’t have a shower, whereas on the LDVOE, even the entry-level cabins have a full bathroom with a shower and high-end bath products. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026 Millions of Gen Zers are facing unemployment as entry-level office roles get absorbed by AI, and millennials are regretting taking out thousands in student loans for careers that now have significantly diminished prospects. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026 Smart home accessories The NVIDIA Shield TV is the perfect entry-level smart home hub, ideal for trying out smart home accessories ranging from smart alarm systems to smart pet feeders to everything in between. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026 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 13 Jan. 2026.

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