NYT Dictionary

TOLLGATE

NounVerbTOLL-gatetoll-gate · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

A barrier across a toll road or toll bridge that is lifted when the toll is paid

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree Proto-West Germanic *toll Proto-Germanic *tullazder.? Proto-West Germanic *tolnu Old English toll ▲ Proto-West Germanic *tolnu Old English toln Middle English toll English toll Proto-Germanic *gatą Proto-West Germanic *gat Old English ġeat Middle English gate English gate English tollgate From toll + gate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tollbartoll barrierarchwaybulkheaddoordoorjambdoorpostdoorwaygategatepost

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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