Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Main Entry Word.
Main Entry Word - as a noun
The form of a word that heads a lexical entry and is alphabetized in a dictionary
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
citation formentry wordExample Sentences
"The main entry word for this dictionary is 'apple'."
"Please locate the main entry word in the dictionary before searching for definitions."
"Every word in this dictionary has a main entry word."
"The main entry word is typically displayed in bold or capitalized letters."
"When using a dictionary, you should always start with the main entry word of the word you are looking for."