entry-level

adjective

en·​try-lev·​el ˈen-trē-ˌle-vəl 

: of or being at the lowest level of a hierarchy

entry-level jobs

Examples of entry-level in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Recent history has seen star players sign for the max term of eight years out of their entry-level deals, as Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Jack Eichel did. — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Recent college graduates now face materially higher unemployment than the workforce overall, per research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in the exact entry-level roles that AI absorbs first. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

The routine tasks that are now being automated by AI were once effective ways for entry-level workers to hone their skills and begin forming workplace relationships. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Overall, this soundbar is an entry-level upgrade for users who want a little more oomph than their TV natively provides. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for entry-level

• multilevel
• bevel
• devil
• level
• daredevil
• sublevel