gateway

noun

gate·​way ˈgāt-ˌwā How to pronounce gateway (audio)
1
: an opening for a gate
2

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 gatehouse, known for its ornate Victorian Gothic design, includes an arched gateway at Calvary Cemetery's entrance, a bell tower, and a two-story building that served as the cemetery office as well as a residence for caretakers and their families. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024 The Niels Juel ship is stationed in Denmark’s Great Belt strait, the main maritime gateway to the Baltic Sea. Caitlin Danaher, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024 Don’t miss the tiny village of Covadonga—the gateway to the Picos de Europa—which is famed for its dramatic, cliff-hugging Basilica of Nuestra Señora de las Batallas. Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024 For some, this excitement is simply about broader access to digital assets, but for the finance industry, the focus is on the institutionalization of bitcoin and its role as a gateway to further opportunities across the digital asset ecosystem. Sebastian Widmann, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 The South African police confirmed on Friday that the passengers on the bus, along with the driver, were citizens of Botswana making the journey from Molepolole, a village that is considered the gateway to the vast Kalahari Desert. Yvonne Mooka, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024 Read More: Can AI Read Your Mind? Controversy aside, while seemingly a gateway to a future of preventable illness treatment, inclusivity, and hyper-intelligence, Neuralink's tech is still in the early stages of development and will likely face numerous uphill battles. Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024 Though corporate gateways to BTC investments offer professional management and secure access to BTC exposure, there are still risks to consider, such as exposing investors to the company’s overall stock performance as well as BTC price fluctuations. Victoria Chynoweth, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 For visitors, the airport’s location on the western edge of the city will be an ideal gateway for travelers wanting to explore the nearby Blue Mountains National Park, known for its striking cliffs, waterfalls, and unique sandstone formations. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gateway was in 1707

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“Gateway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gateway. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

gateway

noun
gate·​way -ˌwā How to pronounce gateway (audio)
1
: an opening for a gate
2
: a passage into or out of a place or state
knowledge is the gateway to wisdom

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