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

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

Listed at $22 million with a golf membership available, the modern five-bedroom, eight-bathroom residence sits on a cul-de-sac in the private, gated community of Martis Camp near Truckee, California. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 July 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