entry

noun

en·​try ˈen-trē How to pronounce entry (audio)
plural entries
1
: the right or privilege of entering : entrée
2
: the act of entering : entrance
3
: a place of entrance: such as
b
: door, gate
4
a
: the act of making or entering a record
b
: something entered: such as
(1)
: a record or notation of an occurrence, transaction, or proceeding
(2)
: a descriptive record (as in a card catalog or an index)
(3)
(4)
: a headword with its definition or identification
5
: a person, thing, or group entered into something (such as a contest or market)
the latest entries in the computer market
judge the entries in the writing contest

Examples of entry in a Sentence

His parents tried to make his entry into school life as smooth as possible. His friends were surprised by his entry into politics. She was denied entry into the courtroom. students competing for entry into the college
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Poland has reported the entry of Russian drones and missiles multiple times since Moscow began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. David Brennan, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025 Data Bridge eliminates manual data entry, saving agents hours of repetitive work. Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025 Halloween-style may not to be worn upon entry and in concourses but will be permitted when guests are in seats. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025 Friday tickets were valid for entry Saturday or Sunday, according to the statement emailed to ticket buyers and the Observer by festival organizers. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for entry

Word History

Etymology

Middle English entre, from Anglo-French entree, from feminine of entré, past participle of entrer to enter

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of entry was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Entry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entry. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

entry

noun
en·​try ˈen-trē How to pronounce entry (audio)
plural entries
1
: the act or opportunity of entering : entrance
gained entry through a back window
2
: a place through which entrance is made : hall sense 2a, vestibule
3
a
: the act of making a written record of something (as in a book or list)
b
: the thing recorded (as in a book or list)
dictionary entries
4
: a person or thing entered into something (as a contest)

Legal Definition

entry

noun
en·​try
plural entries
1
: the privilege of entering real property see also right of entry
2
: the act of entering real property
a warrantless entry by the officer
see also trespass
3
: the act of making or entering a record (as a plea or judgment)
an entry of default
also : a record entered
a docket entry

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