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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How hackers are targeting browser extensions Hackers are exploiting browser extensions as a gateway to steal sensitive user data through a variety of methods. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025 Finally, there’s the nuclear nerdy option of typing ipconfig into the Windows command prompt and looking for the router IP address under the default gateway setting. Davey Winder, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025 As an alternative, consider one of the many charming small towns near national parks; these gateway towns can be just as cool as the parks next door. Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 31 Dec. 2024 The roughly seven-mile stretch of Coast Highway in Laguna Beach is known worldwide for its postcard-perfect views and gateway to the city’s eclectic art and retail scene. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024 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 11 Jan. 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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