gateway

noun

gate·​way ˈgāt-ˌwā 

1

: an opening for a gate

2

: gate sense 4a

Synonyms of gateway

• key
• ticket
• passport

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

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to being a military hub, Djanet is the tourism gateway to this swathe of the Sahara. — Heather Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026

At the same time, gateway markets such as New York, Miami and Los Angeles continue to flourish. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Binns said Cap-Haïtien, affectionately known as Okap, is the latest example of how American continues to lead the way to the world and Miami-Dade was proud to serve as that gateway. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026

In peacetime, Odesa’s Black Sea ports would have provided the natural gateway to overseas buyers. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing gateway

• gateway drug

Rhymes for gateway

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

gateway

noun

gate·​way -ˌwā 

1

: an opening for a gate

2

: a passage into or out of a place or state

knowledge is the gateway to wisdom