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
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Free users, who represent a gateway for future subscriptions, face even stricter limitations. ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025 The typhoon and expected backlogs follow a strong August for China’s top ports, with the Shanghai and Ningbo gateways recording their highest-ever monthly container throughput throughout the month despite the massive trade shifts. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025 Meanwhile, Moscow Fashion Week serves as the gateway, connecting brands with BRICS buyers, journalists, and industry experts. Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025 For decades, the H-1B visa has served as a gateway for some of India’s brightest minds to enter the US workforce, acting as a crucial launchpad for building long-term careers in America. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gateway

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 29 Sep. 2025.

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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