gateway

noun

gate·​way ˈgāt-ˌwā 

1

: an opening for a gate

2

: gate sense 4a

Synonyms of gateway

• key
• ticket
• passport

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Today, the city is considered a gateway to the greater Sonoma County area and is known for its olive oil, cheeses, and vinos. —Pat Tompkins, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026

It was created to connect us, a 2,448-mile gateway to vast lands that previously existed only in the collective imagination. —Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026

Why the Great Lakes are cruising’s next frontier Industry observers note that Great Lakes cruising continues to expand, with multiple lines adding itineraries through ports such as Rochester, New York and other regional gateways. —Malika Bowling, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026

First-round pick Monroe Freeling, third-round pick Chris Brazzell and fifth-round pick Sam Hecht should all have clear gateways to starting jobs in the form of immediate competition. —Mike Kaye april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing gateway

• gateway drug

Rhymes for gateway

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

gateway

noun

gate·​way -ˌwā 

1

: an opening for a gate

2

: a passage into or out of a place or state

knowledge is the gateway to wisdom