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/ˈdɪkʃən(ə)ri ˈɛntri/

noun

  1. A section of a dictionary that gives information about one word or expression, including its meaning, pronunciation, usage, and examples.

    B1

    countable

    • "I looked up the dictionary entry for “bicycle.”"A2
    • "This dictionary entry includes several meanings and two example sentences."B1
    • "The dictionary entry identifies the word as formal and explains how it is used in academic writing."B2

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