watergate

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: wa-ter-gate (3)

English Definition

A major political scandal in the US involving President Richard Nixon, or a gate controlling the flow of water.

Example Sentence

The Watergate scandal led to the resignation of President Nixon.

US IPA /ˈwɔːtərɡeɪt/
UK IPA /ˈwɔːtəɡeɪt/