plural entries
1
: the right or privilege of entering : entrée
2
: the act of entering : entrance
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)
: headword
(4)
: a headword with its definition or identification
(5)
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
Synonyms
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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The party reflected in the aftermath of the election, partly blaming former Vice President Kamala Harris’s late entry into the race, and their inconsistent stances on transgender, Israel, and immigration issues.
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Swanson's entry into the race signals his full transition into state politics after gaining national recognition for marching with protesters in 2020 and speaking at the Democratic National Convention last year.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
But when Bridget’s diary entries were published in book form, in 1996, her true narrative arc was revealed.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
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Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
Fill out this form by Feb. 14 and your entry could be featured in this newsletter.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
Swanson's entry into the race signals his full transition into state politics after gaining national recognition for marching with protesters in 2020 and speaking at the Democratic National Convention last year.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
But when Bridget’s diary entries were published in book form, in 1996, her true narrative arc was revealed.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Entry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entry. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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entry
noun
en·try
ˈen-trē 
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)
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4
: a person or thing entered into something (as a contest)
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