gateway

noun

gate·​way ˈgāt-ˌwā How to pronounce gateway (audio)
1
: an opening for a gate
2

Examples of gateway in a Sentence

Mourners slowly passed though the gateway of the cemetery. hopefully, my college degree will be a gateway to a high-paying job
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Estes Park, about 65 miles north of Denver and the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, scored highly in the study because of its ranch-style accommodations, affordable lodging and 10 nature and wildlife parks. Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 Cybercriminals know that mobile devices are a fruitful gateway to scams and threats. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025 In gateway community Mariposa, Sullivan likes strolling between the historic downtown shops, visiting the Grove House for live music, and dining at Happy Goat, a farm-to-table restaurant. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 23 July 2025 Newberg may be known as the gateway to the Willamette, but don’t just pass through. Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for gateway

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gateway was in 1707

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“Gateway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gateway. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

gateway

noun
gate·​way -ˌwā How to pronounce gateway (audio)
1
: an opening for a gate
2
: a passage into or out of a place or state
knowledge is the gateway to wisdom

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