gated

adjective

gat·​ed ˈgā-təd 

1

: having or controlled by a gate

a gated entrance

2

: designed to restrict entrance usually by means of physical barriers, a private security force, and a controlled gate

gated communities

Examples of gated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sited on a third of an acre in an exclusive gated community where nearby neighbors include Lisa Vanderpump, Jessica Alba, and Demi Moore, the property was previously owned by English pop singer Harry Styles from 2014 to 2016. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024

This region also includes Malibu Colony, a gated community where some celebrities live. —Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024

At the southern terminus of Rossmore Avenue at Wilshire Boulevard, unceremoniously sandwiched between a couple of unremarkable low-rise office buildings stand two huge stone towers embellished with flamboyant Corinthian pilasters that mark the entrance to L.A.’s first gated community. —Mark David, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024

While private clubs and gated communities have embraced the sport, public courts remain scarce or absent in urban areas. —Ripley Fricano Hensley, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing gated

• gated community

Kids Definition

gated

adjective

gat·​ed

ˈgāt-əd

1

: having a gate

2

: having guarded or locked gates designed to restrict access

a gated community