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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Even entry-level rooms feel comfortable and thoughtfully designed, with quality bedding, ample workspace, plenty of outlets, plush robes, yoga mats, and large bathrooms. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026 Finally, map out connected income streams, starting with an entry-level product and building towards mid-tier and premium offerings. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 He’s expected to re-sign with the Hawks this offseason as his entry-level contract expires. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026 Interest rate cuts no longer look likely in the near future and entry-level homebuilders aren’t going to build more homes in response to a surge in demand for luxury houses. Conor Sen, Mercury News, 23 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 27 May. 2026.

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