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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Your entry-level folks start to wonder whether loyalty even matters. Big Think, 4 May 2026 Some tech companies, including Snap and Block, have pointed to AI as a reason for laying off thousands of employees, while Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has warned AI could eliminate half of all entry-level white-collar jobs within five years. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 May 2026 That creates immediate entry-level housing, gives homeowners flexibility and increases supply without changing neighborhood character. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 Demand is also shifting toward smaller SUVs, with entry-level models like the Chevrolet Trax and Nissan Kicks drawing budget-conscious buyers who still want the size and utility of an SUV. Mike Winters, CNBC, 3 May 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 7 May. 2026.

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