gated
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- ungated adjective
Etymology
Origin of gated
Example Sentences
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The gated property also includes 650 feet of waterfront, two pools, a putting green, and tennis and pickleball courts, according to the listing.
From Seattle Times
It stands in a gated compound shaded by giant mango and jackfruit trees, beneath which clothes hang on a line to dry.
From BBC
Another Black driver who has been delivering Amazon packages for three years in Atlanta said racism is a constant concern among drivers, especially in predominately white, gated communities.
From Seattle Times
Canela was originally let out in the gated backyard to use the bathroom, but somehow escaped through an opening and ended up on the front porch to be let back in, Velasquez said.
From Washington Post
By then, Velasquez’s stepfather, who had let her outside in the gated backyard, had already left for work and the rest of the family was asleep inside, Velasquez said.
From Washington Post
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