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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At the same time, questions and concerns are growing over the role AI will play in the workplace, especially among entry-level tech jobs. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026 And to soak in all their new skills, the business’ senior leaders are making a concerted effort to hear out entry-level staffers, exchanging ideas between ranks and generations to create the best action plan possible. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026 Whatever monster number Connor Bedard signs at will help, but with so many regulars still on entry-level contracts, Davidson still might need to throw some money at a veteran or two to get to the cap floor. Scott Powers, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026 And on the busiest days, such as holidays, at popular parks like the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland, entry-level tickets can now cost over $200. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 4 Feb. 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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