entry
UK: ˈɛntri | US: ˈɛntri
n. the act or right of entering a place
n. a record or item in a list, database, or competition
n. the point or passage where one enters
The word "entry" originates from the Old French entree (meaning "act of entering"), derived from the Latin intrare (to enter). The morpheme entr- preserves the core idea of "entering," while the suffix -y (common in forming abstract nouns) converts the verb into a noun denoting the action or result. Over time, "entry" expanded semantically to include physical access points (e.g., doorways) and recorded items (e.g., logbook entries), reflecting its logical progression from action to object.
The security guard checked my ID before granting entry.
She made an entry in her diary every night.
The competition received over 500 entries.
The main entry to the building was decorated for the event.
His late entry into the race surprised everyone.