entry

noun

en·​try ˈen-trē 

plural entries

1

: the right or privilege of entering : entrée

2

: the act of entering : entrance

3

: a place of entrance: such as

a

: vestibule, passage

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)

: headword

(4)

: a headword with its definition or identification

(5)

: vocabulary entry

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

• entranceway
• entryway
• foyer
• hall
• hallway
• lobby
• vestibule

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Emotionally taxing but relieved by passages of cathartic beauty, grace and even humor, this IDFA competition entry deserves delicate handling from discerning specialist distributors, though a lengthy festival run beckons first. —Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024

Lastly, there is a wireless fast-charging pad, several USB ports, a Viper keyless entry system, and an alarm with remote starting. —Michael Harley, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024

Recent films produced by the Italian include Johnny Depp’s San Sebastian entry Modi starring Al Pacino, Jean-Claude Van Damme’s franchise sequel Kill ‘Em All 2 and thriller Skincare starring Elizabth Banks. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024

In the main entry hall, illuminated by Art Nouveau sconces and a Wiener Werkstatte chandelier by Woka, Helgerson designed a lacquered green table to echo the front door. —David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024

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

Phrases Containing entry

• double entry
• entry-level
• entry word
• forcible entry
• port of entry
• single entry
• vocabulary entry

Kids Definition

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)

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