plural entries
Synonyms of entrynext
1
: the right or privilege of entering : entrée
2
: the act of entering : entrance
3
: a place of entrance: such as
b
: door, gate
4
a
: the act of making or entering a record
b
: something entered: such as
(1)
: a record or notation of an occurrence, transaction, or proceeding
(2)
: a descriptive record (as in a card catalog or an index)
(3)
(4)
: a headword with its definition or identification
5
: a person, thing, or group entered into something (such as a contest or market)
the latest entries in the computer market
judge the entries in the writing contest

Examples of entry in a Sentence

His parents tried to make his entry into school life as smooth as possible. His friends were surprised by his entry into politics. She was denied entry into the courtroom. students competing for entry into the college
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And her diary entries about her parenting stresses and postpartum issues were read aloud in court. Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 In the guest book, in 2024, a guest creatively wrote a six-entry (three days and three nights) account of their stay there, a descent into madness at the hands of the structure’s steady creaking and the sounds of twigs snapping in the woods below. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026 Oren Koules and Miles Koules are set to produce the new entry, whose plot is being kept under wraps, through their Koulest Productions banner. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 Thankfully, smart hula hoops eliminate that barrier to entry. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entry

Word History

Etymology

Middle English entre, from Anglo-French entree, from feminine of entré, past participle of entrer to enter

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of entry was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Entry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entry. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

plural entries
1
: the act or opportunity of entering : entrance
gained entry through a back window
2
: a place through which entrance is made : hall sense 2a, vestibule
3
a
: the act of making a written record of something (as in a book or list)
b
: the thing recorded (as in a book or list)
dictionary entries
4
: a person or thing entered into something (as a contest)

Legal Definition

entry

noun
en·​try
plural entries
1
: the privilege of entering real property see also right of entry
2
: the act of entering real property
a warrantless entry by the officer
see also trespass
3
: the act of making or entering a record (as a plea or judgment)
an entry of default
also : a record entered
a docket entry

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