watergate

name

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.

verb

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

noun

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