Synonyms of gate

gate 1 of 2

noun

ˈgāt 

1

as in door

a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened

be sure to latch the gate when you leave so the dog doesn't get out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• door
• portal
• hatch
• lattice
• portcullis
• trapdoor
• wicket
• double door
• revolving door
• storm door
• postern
• French door
• Dutch door

2

as in doorway

the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure

passed through the gates of the walled city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• doorway
• door
• entrance
• gateway
• way
• hatch
• hatchway

3

as in valve

a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid

opens the gate in the lock so the ships can get through the canal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• valve
• tap
• spigot
• cock
• faucet
• stopcock
• hydrant
• spout
• petcock

gate

2 of 2

verb

as in to fence

Related Words

• fence
• hedge
• curtain (off)
• lock
• screen (off)
• dike
• guard
• close (off)
• wall (off)
• block (off)
• barricade
• bar
• bolt
• blockade
• obstruct

Dissimilar Words

• open
• unbar
• reopen
• unblock
• unbolt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gate

Noun

The layout must be easy to navigate and not require an electrolyte infusion to walk from the security checkpoint to the gate. — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026

United passengers flying from select gates at Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal C are now able to pre-order food, drinks and other travel must-haves, such as charging cords or neck pillows, on the airline's mobile app. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Verb

Residents are asked to double bag vines and stakes, and place them at their door or gate for pick up by the county. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

As for the overhead bin concern, most airlines offer to gate check bags for free when bins fill up, so your luggage still arrives at your destination at no extra cost. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026

Phrases Containing gate

• give one the gate