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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Other entry-level prices appear broadly consistent, but more of Ganni’s product sits at a higher price point than before (and the most expensive dress available on its UK website costs £940), suggesting a shift in the overall price architecture and positioning. Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026 Thousands of entry-level jobs have been wiped out, coinciding with the rise of artificial intelligence. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026 The Sharks signed Pohlkamp to a two-year entry-level contract on April 16. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026 Following his playing days at Iowa, McCaffery spent one season with the Indiana Pacers as a team assistant in an entry-level position before joining Butler as an assistant coach. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 25 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 1 May. 2026.

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