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

The Port of Long Beach released the results along with the unveiling of a new center dedicated to defending the gateway against cyberattacks. —Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026

Upon arrival in Seward, travelers have seven hours to explore the area (depending on the schedule), which is considered the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park, before making the return trip to Anchorage. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026

Qatar holds the international gateway and premium halo. —Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026

Gaiman works like The Sandman and American Gods have served as inviting gateways to imaginary worlds for multiple generations of readers and viewers. —Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 May 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