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gateman

American  
[geyt-muhn, -man] / ˈgeɪt mən, -ˌmæn /

noun

plural

gatemen
  1. a gatekeeper.


Etymology

Origin of gateman

First recorded in 1790–1800; gate 1 + man

Example Sentences

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Everyone at the pit top from the gateman to the engine driver greeted him as though he were a friend and brother.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2015

Three Communist soldiers brushed aside the Embassy's gateman, tramped into the ambassador's bedroom, awakened him rudely, prowled around, then left.

From Time Magazine Archive

"What kind of a trip did you have?" a Grand Central gateman asks the 20th Century's conductor.

From Time Magazine Archive

When they arrive at the studio, the gateman looks suspiciously at Gracie.

From Time Magazine Archive

This roused Wang Lung and he looked with indignation at the gateman.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck