gateway

noun

gate·​way ˈgāt-ˌwā How to pronounce gateway (audio)
Synonyms of gatewaynext
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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Aguas Calientes, located in a narrow valley along the Urubamba River, serves as the gateway town to Machu Picchu and is accessible primarily by train or hiking routes. Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025 The area around Aspen’s historic Lift One, the original gateway to the west side of Aspen Mountain, is entering an inspired new chapter. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025 The arch would serve as a gateway to Washington while entering via the Arlington Memorial Bridge from Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, and further expand his makeover projects beyond the White House. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025 The prime property on the western gateway to town at state Route 67 and Highland Valley Road is recognizable by the Welcome to Ramona sign. Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 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 Jan. 2026.

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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