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Watergate

//ˈwɑtəɹˌɡeɪt// name, noun, verb

Definitions

Proper Noun

1
An American political scandal (beginning with a burglary in the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC, in 1972) that eventually led to the resignation of US President Richard Nixon.

Noun

1
A gate opening onto water, or only or mainly accessible by water.
2
Alternative form of water gate. alt-of, alternative

Verb

1
To treat in a manner reminiscent of the Watergate scandal. transitive
2
Alternative form of Watergate. alt-of, alternative
3
To engage in activities associated with the Watergate scandal. intransitive, rare

Etymology

Etymology 1

From the name of the Watergate Hotel; the complex itself was named after the "Water Gate" area where symphony orchestra concerts were staged on the Potomac River between 1935 and 1965.

Etymology 2

From the name of the Watergate Hotel; the complex itself was named after the "Water Gate" area where symphony orchestra concerts were staged on the Potomac River between 1935 and 1965.

Etymology 3

From Middle English watergate, wateregate, watur-ȝate, equivalent to water + gate.

Etymology 4

From Middle English watergate, wateregate, watur-ȝate, equivalent to water + gate.

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