gatehouse

[US]/'geɪthaʊs/
[UK]/'ɡethaʊs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. guardhouse, lodge
Word Forms

Example Sentences

The gatehouse at the entrance of the estate was beautifully decorated.

The gatehouse provided security for the entire compound.

Visitors must check in at the gatehouse before entering the premises.

The gatehouse was built in a traditional style to match the historic mansion.

The gatehouse was equipped with surveillance cameras to monitor the entrance.

The gatehouse served as a checkpoint for all vehicles entering and leaving the property.

The gatehouse was manned by security personnel 24 hours a day.

The gatehouse was the first point of contact for all deliveries to the estate.

The gatehouse was a historic building that had been preserved for centuries.

The gatehouse was a charming structure with ivy climbing up its walls.

Real-world Examples

On their iron spikes atop the gatehouse, the heads waited.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

Pass through the gatehouses of Park Guell, and explore paths laden with historic and mythical symbolism.

Source: Cloud Travel Handbook

Park in the visitors' car park in front of the factory and then go to the gatehouse.

Source: Longman Office Workers' Daily Professional Technical English

It said the stone building was once the gatehouse of a huge mansion.

Source: Oxford Discover 4

I need you back at the gatehouse.

Source: Orange shirt man

" Remember the old days when they had a gatehouse and a private police force in Idle Valley" ?

Source: The Long Farewell (Part Two)

I have a scar from the jump off the gatehouse.

Source: Cat and Mouse Game Season 1

Betts will meet you at six o'clock tomorrow morning at the gatehouse.

Source: ▄ ▄ Mov whj

Joffrey nodded. This way. He led her into the gatehouse, to the base of the steps that led up to the battlements.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones (Bilingual Edition)

The gold cloaks had confined Ser Cleos to a windowless guardroom in the gatehouse. He rose when they entered. " Tyrion, you are a most welcome sight" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

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