gatehouse

gate·house

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [geyt-hous]
- /ˈgeɪtˌhaʊs/
- /ˈɡeɪt.haʊs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [geyt-hous]
- /ˈgeɪtˌhaʊs/

Definitions of gatehouse word

noun plural gatehouse a house at or over a gate, used as a gatekeeper's quarters, fortification, etc. 1
noun plural gatehouse a house or structure at the gate of a dam, reservoir, etc., with equipment or controls for regulating the flow of water. 1
noun gatehouse A house or enclosure near a gateway. 1
noun gatehouse building at an entrance to sth 1
countable noun gatehouse A gatehouse is a small house next to a gate on the edge of a park or country estate. 0
noun gatehouse a building above or beside an entrance gate to a city, university, etc, often housing a porter or guard, or (formerly) used as a fortification 0

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Origin of gatehouse

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at gate1, house

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Parts of speech for Gatehouse

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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gatehouse popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for gatehouse

noun gatehouse

dormitory — a building, as at a college, containing a number of private or semiprivate rooms for residents, usually along with common bathroom facilities and recreation areas.
chalet — A chalet is a small wooden house, especially in a mountain area or a holiday camp.
dwelling — Machinery. a flat or cylindrical area on a cam for maintaining a follower in a certain position during part of a cycle. a period in a cycle in the operation of a machine or engine during which a given part remains motionless.
shack — a rough cabin; shanty.
tavern — a place where liquors are sold to be consumed on the premises.

All 30 Synonyms of gatehouse