Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gatehouse
noun
/ˈɡeɪthaʊs/
Definition
A gatehouse is a building situated at the entrance to a castle or estate, designed for security and accommodation of guards.
Examples
- The gatehouse was beautifully decorated with stone carvings.
- Visitors first arrived at the ancient gatehouse before entering the castle grounds.
- The guards stationed at the gatehouse checked the identities of all who entered.
Meaning
It serves as a checkpoint or monument that marks the entry to a larger complex, often fortified.
Synonyms
- entry building
- guardhouse
- porter’s lodge
