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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Trade influencers are racking up millions of views, showing how skilled labor offers autonomy, financial security, and work-life balance that many entry-level office roles can’t match. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026 New Kindles start at $110 for the entry-level version, $160 for a Kindle Paperwhite with waterproofing and a larger screen (among other features), and $250 for the not-entirely-satisfying Kindle Colorsoft. Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026 The Turbo Plus is the entry-level model of these four vacuums. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 Like the rest of Nothing’s entry-level earbuds, the 2A also work with the Nothing X app, adding a level of flexibility that’s hard to find at this price. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 7 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.

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