B1noun1K

Entry

UK /["/ˈentri/"]/US /["/ˈentri/"]/

Definition

an act of going into or getting into a place

In simple words: A way in or a place to go inside.

Examples

  • The entry to the museum was free on Sundays.
  • She wrote a detailed entry in her journal after the trip.
  • You need a password for entry into the members-only section of the website.
  • The entry for the contest must be submitted by the end of the month.
  • He couldn’t find the entry for his favorite book in the library catalog.
  • The singer made a grand entry onto the stage, surprising everyone.
  • This entry point was built to improve security at the facility.
  • An entry in the logbook helps to keep track of all activities.
  • The college application process requires an entry fee to be submitted.

Usage notes

Use 'entry' when talking about going into a place, like a building or a competition. It’s neutral, so appropriate in most contexts but avoid in super casual discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'entry' as 'in-try' — it's your chance to get inside.

Collocations

  • forced
  • forcible
  • unauthorized
  • force
  • gain
  • bar
  • point
  • code
  • entry into
  • entry to
  • a/​the point of entry
  • free
  • college
  • school
  • apply for
  • gain
  • allow somebody
  • criteria
  • qualifications
  • requirements
  • entry into
  • entry to
  • right of entry
  • winning
  • late
  • mail
  • post
  • send
  • coupon
  • form
  • fee
  • entry for
  • entry in
  • entry to
  • winning
  • late
  • mail
  • post
  • send
  • coupon
  • form
  • fee
  • entry for
  • entry in
  • entry to
  • diary
  • journal
  • dictionary
  • make
  • write
  • post
  • in an/​the entry
  • entry for
  • entry in
  • free
  • college
  • school
  • apply for
  • gain
  • allow somebody
  • criteria
  • qualifications
  • requirements
  • entry into
  • entry to
  • right of entry
  • way
  • hall
  • door
  • entry to

Synonyms

  • access
  • entrance
  • admission
  • entryway

Antonyms

  • exit
  • departure

Common mistakes

  • 'Entry' confused with 'enter' which is a verb.
  • 'Entry' used in place of 'entrance' when talking about a physical doorway.
  • 'Entry' mistakenly used in plural form when referring to one access point.