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- pronunciation:
- en
tri
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
entries |
| definition 1: |
If someone goes or comes in, they are making an entry. An entry is an act or instance of going or coming in.
People without tickets are not permitted entry into the theater.Naomi's entry into the race was a big surprise.- antonyms:
- exit
- similar words:
- admission, entrance
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| definition 2: |
An entry is a place where people or things go into something. The entry of a cave is the place where you can go into the cave, for example.
Reporters were standing outside the entry of the building where the actor was staying.- antonyms:
- exit
- similar words:
- access, door, entrance
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| definition 3: |
An entry in a dictionary is a word that is listed in the dictionary along with all the information about that word that the dictionary gives. A definition is part of the entry for most words.
Entries in the dictionary are listed in alphabetical order.The word's entry contains its pronunciation. |
| definition 4: |
If you're keeping a record of things over time, or if you are writing in something like a journal, you make entries. Each time you add information or new writing, you are making an entry.
Laura made an entry in her journal every day that she was on her trip.The doctor asked Mrs. Todd to keep a record of what she ate every day for two weeks. The last entry in her notebook says that for dinner she ate one potato, a slice of ham, a salad, and a cupcake. |
| related words: |
approach, lobby |
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