gated

[ gey-tid ]

adjective

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

Other Words From

• un·gated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gated¹

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

Example Sentences

Before entering the mine’s gated autonomous zone, we logged onto this system and a controller verified over the radio that we were visible.

From BBC

Earlier this week, the “Up” rapper threatened to sue a person behind a prank call that resulted in child protective services officials showing up at her gated mansion on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times

When she did, the driver took her to a large white house with a gated U-shaped driveway and, once inside, she was told to sign a nondisclosure agreement, the suit says.

From Los Angeles Times

Granbury, which is overwhelmingly white, has become a popular retirement community with gated neighborhoods and second homes on the lake.

From Los Angeles Times

Once, Young’s threats did materialize, when he allegedly recruited several associates to impersonate FBI agents in order to gain unlawful entry into Sophy’s home within a gated community, the lawsuit said.

From Los Angeles Times