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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Best known for its art scene and dramatic high-desert landscapes, the town also serves as a gateway to serious winter adventure, with downhill skiing and snowboarding at nearby Taos Ski Valley. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026 The strikes came hours before Gaza’s Rafah crossing was set to open, a critical gateway for medical evacuations. Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026 Daily habits, health and discipline become the gateway to success. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 Beyond reds, the town is a gateway to Rioja’s whites and rosados made from Viura, Tempranillo Blanco, and Garnacha Blanca. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 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 Feb. 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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