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 Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to open soon as a third gateway. —Paula Wethington, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026

Counterpoint Research warned last month that the rising prices for DRAM and NAND flash are not only affecting smartphones, but also routers and gateways. —Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026

The best Korean sunscreens were arguably the gateway to K-beauty, though while Korean skincare has become commonplace, that doesn’t diminish SPF’s efficacy. —Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026

Often the start or finish of a Swahili Coast cruise, Mombasa makes an excellent gateway for a pre‑ or post‑cruise stay. —David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 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