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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The Nightshade is a great alternative to the basic, more entry-level Prius from the past. Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026 Some economists argue that the weak entry-level market is partly an overcorrection from the post-COVID hiring binge of 2021. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026 Although the jobless rate is typically higher for entry-level workers, some evidence suggests that some employers could be opting to plug in AI rather than hire younger, less experienced employees. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 Neutral tones, coffered ceilings, and large private swimming pools abound across each of the resort’s 62 villas, which start at more than 2,000 square feet for entry-level one-bedroom pool villas. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entry-level

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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 18 Apr. 2026.

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