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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Tesla's entry-level Model 3 sedan and most popular Model Y SUVs accounted for 341,893 for the quarter, the company said in the latest report. Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026 Roster news The Hawks signed goaltender prospect Adam Gajan to a two-year, entry-level contract ($1,050,000 salary cap hit). Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 Porter Martone, who signed his entry-level contract on Sunday, made his home debut for the Flyers after playing his first game Tuesday at Washington. CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 While other firms have trimmed entry-level hiring as AI takes over the admin tasks normally palmed off to younger workers, EY is actively investing in early-career talent. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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