1
as in door
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
be sure to latch the gate when you leave so the dog doesn't get out
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to fence
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gate
Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026
To use the Logan Airport Remote Terminal at Framingham, travelers can visit a dedicated page on the Massport website, purchase straight-to-gate bus tickets and fill in their flight details accordingly.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Tiana Schippa, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
Each of the seven LCA studies cover production stages from cradle to gate.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gate
Noun
Abe Saucer designed the gates—which feature life-size images of Elvis playing guitar amid musical notes—and had them custom-built by John Dillars Jr.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026
To use the Logan Airport Remote Terminal at Framingham, travelers can visit a dedicated page on the Massport website, purchase straight-to-gate bus tickets and fill in their flight details accordingly.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Verb
Overhead bin space was limited—as expected on a smaller regional plane—and some passengers were asked to gate-check their bags.
—Tiana Schippa, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
Each of the seven LCA studies cover production stages from cradle to gate.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gate
Noun
-
All rooms feature wheelchair-accessible doors, lowered peepholes, light switches, and closet door handles; a roll-in shower or tub with grab bars; and teletypewriters and telecommunications devices available upon request.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
-
Café Corazón had its doors open for people to dance to during a DJ set, while still being able to order their coffee.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Noun
-
Now a parish church, the original Norman doorway remains.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
-
But most of her extended conversations on campus were either with the administrator, Val, or with the custodian, a man named Hank who liked to park himself in her office doorway and expostulate about the upcoming hunting season.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Noun
-
Possible infections could include bloodstream infections, bone and joint infections, heart valve infections and life-threatening conditions such as sepsis or septic shock.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
-
These include not releasing until the pressure isn’t a problem and easy-release steam valves.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
-
Denver International Airport is the biggest airport by land mass in the country, and there are miles of fencing to patrol.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
-
Part of the site was fenced off and pink flags typically used as survey markings were planted in the grass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
Noun
-
Accessibility The hotel entrance is connected to accessible guest rooms via an accessible route with elevators.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
-
The atmosphere had changed—security kept an eye out for media to turn away at the entrance, and golfers clammed up when asked what was going on at the club.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
