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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And 'The Nutcracker' is really the gateway to other dance experiences. Nicole Cobler, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024 Serving as the gateway to the Olympic National Park, visitors and locals can enjoy picturesque hiking trials, bird watching, biking and much more. Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 Your album has been attributed with bringing jungle sounds and aesthetics to a new audience, serving as a gateway for a lot of people. Sophie Williams, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024 Macrinus views Lucius as his gateway to totalitarian power. Malik Peay, Essence, 3 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 21 Dec. 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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