1. Circular or oval openings in walls, typically found in traditional Chinese gardens and architecture, designed to frame views and allow passage between spaces.
Usage: Usually plural; also called moon doors or moon windows; Common in East Asian architecture and garden design

Examples

• The garden featured several decorative moongates that framed the landscape beyond.
• Visitors walked through the moongates to discover new sections of the traditional Chinese garden.
• The architect incorporated moongates into the design to create visual interest and connection between courtyards.
• Moongates are often painted red or white and serve both practical and aesthetic purposes.
• The circular moongates in the garden wall allowed glimpses of the flowering trees on the other side.