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

First introduced as a concept during the 2025 China International Import Expo, the initiative now moves into its operational phase, positioning Jing’an as a new gateway for international beauty innovation and collaboration. —Johannes Neubacher, Footwear News, 13 Mar. 2026

Ventura, California About 60 miles north along the coast from Los Angeles, Ventura is known as the gateway to Channel Islands National Park. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026

With its homey Appalachian charm and affordable accommodations, Gatlinburg remains a beloved gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026

Getting there Most travelers reach the Riviera Maya through Cancún International Airport, long the main gateway for the region. —Gina Góngora, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing gateway

• gateway drug

Rhymes for gateway

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• 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