Definitions

1. noun

A scandal, especially one involving politicians or public figures, especially the one involving the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972.

“The Watergate scandal led to the resignation of President Nixon.”

2. noun

A device for obtaining unauthorized access to a secure area, especially a small, usually electronic, device used for breaking into a secure area.

“The burglars used a Watergate to gain access to the restricted area.”