gatehouse

noun

gate·​house ˈgāt-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce gatehouse (audio)
: a building or house connected or associated with a gate

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The official estimate for the digging, walls, and gatehouses was $20,333, or nearly $1 million dollars today. Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025 The abatises were found in front of the medieval gatehouse of Sheffield Castle, a strategic point. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025 Calvary Cemetery includes Miller Brewing founders The gatehouse, along with the cemetery, were designated as historic in 1987 by the preservation commission and Common Council. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024 The Sloan’s Curve development was built in the early 1980s by Sandy Weinstock with amenities that include gatehouses with 24-hour staff, community pools, a gym, a party room and six clay tennis courts. Darrell Hofheinz, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gatehouse

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gatehouse was in the 14th century

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“Gatehouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gatehouse. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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gatehouse

noun
gate·​house ˈgāt-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce gatehouse (audio)
: a small building near a gate at an entrance (as to a park or gated community)
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