The term 'dictionary entry in bold' refers to a word or phrase that is printed in bold typeface in a dictionary. This type of formatting is used to draw attention to the word or phrase and to indicate that it is an important part of the language. Dictionary entries in bold are typically nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and other parts of speech that are commonly used in everyday language. They are also often used to indicate words with multiple meanings or words that are derived from other languages.