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

Because these pages appear while users are connecting through a hotel or venue’s legitimate Wi-Fi gateway, the deception is difficult for users to recognize. — Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Russia’s answer to the Artemis program is to develop its own Russian Orbital Station, using modules from the International Space Station after it has been discarded, which would act as a gateway for lunar exploration. — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026

In this case, SecurityWeek reports that a threat actor has been hacking public Wi-Fi gateways at airports, conference centers, healthcare clinics, event venues, and more to intercept traffic and credentials. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026

Travelers heading west would arrive in Sacramento, the gateway to the gold rush and all of California’s riches. — Sacbee.com, 30 July 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