Gateway
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An opening that can be closed by a gate, or a means of access or entry. In computing, it refers to a device connecting different networks.
“The city serves as a gateway to the mountainous region beyond.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/
Syllables
gate·way
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Contains common WAY ending and vowels A and E
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; G and W together provide good value
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