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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With Hurry Up Tomorrow now out via XO/Republic Records, the performance stands as a gateway into The Weeknd’s latest (and potentially final) chapter under his longtime moniker. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025 Athens is also a gateway to a huge number of Greek islands, which are full of historical attractions and beach resorts. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 Such initiatives, alongside efficiency-boosting Port projects and investments, have accelerated the flow of goods through the gateway, Seroka said. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2025 Supervised injection sites not only save lives by preventing factual overdoses but also serve as gateways to critical support services, including addiction treatment and mental health care. Pradeep Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 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 18 Feb. 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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