gated

1 of 2

adjective

gat·​ed ˈgā-təd 

1

: having or controlled by a gate

a gated entrance

2

: designed to restrict entrance usually by means of physical barriers, a private security force, and a controlled gate

gated communities

gated

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of gate entry 2

Examples of gated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Behind its gated entrance, there are trees more than 100 years old and gardens originally designed by landscape architect Anthony Tyznik of The Morton Arboretum. — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

The facility had its own security fence, gated entrance, and office. — David Owen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Golfers have their choice of public and private golf courses, and housing options include independent living communities and gated developments. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

The decidedly analog interior eschews display screens and is anchored by the dominant tachometer and gated gearshift. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing gated

• gated community

Rhymes for gated

• baited
• bated
• crated
• dated
• fated
• feted
• freighted
• grated
• hated
• lated
• mated
• pated

Kids Definition

gated

adjective

gat·​ed

ˈgāt-əd

1

: having a gate

2

: having guarded or locked gates designed to restrict access

a gated community