gatehouse
noun/ˈɡeɪtˌhaʊs/
Frequency rank: #18,371 most common English word
Meaning
a house or structure built at or over a gate, typically at the entrance to a large property.
Example sentence
The security guard checked our passes at the gatehouse before letting us enter the estate.
Synonyms & related words
- lodge
- guardhouse
- tollhouse
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