gated

[gey-tid]

adjective

1. (of patterns in a foundry mold) linked by gates. gate.

Other Word Forms

• ungated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gated¹

First recorded in 1620–30; gate ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

“Built in the 1850s, this meticulously maintained property features deep double galleries overlooking lush gardens and a gated entry framed by ancient Crepe Myrtles,” the description stated.

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Just a short walk around the corner is The Heartbreak - which is not a pub but the gated property fit for a champion that was Hatton's home.

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I live in a gated community, and there are about 5 miles of roads.

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Like many expats in Saudi Arabia, Plumptre lives in a gated community known as a compound.

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Most of the testing would happen inside the warehouse but some of it will also occur outdoors during normal business hours in a gated area.

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