noun Uncommon

stargate

STAHR-gayt

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Stargate (noun) means an imagined device or portal that allows near-instant travel between two distant points in space, often through a wormhole. Example: “In the film, explorers step through the stargate to a distant planet.”

noun

An imagined device or portal that allows near-instant travel between two distant points in space, often through a wormhole.

"In the film, explorers step through the stargate to a distant planet."

How to use stargate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA fictional portal used in science fiction for instant travel across space.

Common pairings

open a stargate step through the stargate

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: stargates

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Etymology

A compound of "star" + "gate," popularized by the 1994 science fiction film Stargate and its spin-off television shows.

· First attested 1994

Class of 1994 stargate joined the language around 1994.

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Rhymes for stargate

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stargate” mean?

The word “stargate” means an imagined device or portal that allows near-instant travel between two distant points in space, often through a wormhole. In plain terms, a fictional portal used in science fiction for instant travel across space.

How do you pronounce “stargate”?

“Stargate” is pronounced STAHR-gayt (/ˈstɑɹˌɡeɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “stargate” in a sentence?

Here is “stargate” used in a sentence: “In the film, explorers step through the stargate to a distant planet.”

What part of speech is “stargate”?

“Stargate” is a noun.

Where does the word “stargate” come from?

The word “stargate” dates back to around 1994. A compound of "star" + "gate," popularized by the 1994 science fiction film Stargate and its spin-off television shows.

Is “stargate” a common word?

“Stargate” is an uncommon word in modern English.