Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stargate

/ˈstɑɹˌɡeɪt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.07 in modern English

Syllables: star-gate
IPA: /ˈstɑɹˌɡeɪt/

9

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A hypothetical device consisting of a traversable portal (typically a wormhole) that can send one to another location light years away nearly instantaneously.

name

A settlement on the south edge of Ryton, Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England (OS grid ref NZ1663).

Example Sentences

"A "stargate" will appear at the top of the screen, at this point, and you must guide your lander back through the asteroid belt in order to reach it. When your lander touches the stargate the survivor will be safe."
"Find examples of stargates and wormholes in the ancient world […]"
"Perhaps the first clear depiction of a stargate is to be found in Robert Heinlein's classic novel Tunnel in the Sky […]"
"A stargate takes you to that star or constellation. […] The opening of a stargate requires the participation of the Archangel Michael […]"
"At some point it might be possible to devise a "stargate" such as depicted in the movies 2001: A Space Odyssey and Stargate […]"
"With a stargate, travel is instantaneous. It is quite possible that the secret government either has a stargate or is trying to get one."

Etymology

From star + gate. A science-fiction film of this title, Stargate, was released in 1994.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈstɑɹˌɡeɪt/

Inflected Forms

stargates (plural) star-gate (alternative) star gate (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

spacetime tunnel space tunnel teleport teleportal teleporter time tunnel transmat transporter

Questions

How do you pronounce stargate?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈstɑɹˌɡeɪt/.
What does stargate mean?: A hypothetical device consisting of a traversable portal (typically a wormhole) that can send one to another location light years away nearly instantaneously.
Where does stargate come from?: From star + gate. A science-fiction film of this title, Stargate, was released in 1994.

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