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English noun: gateway drug

1. gateway drug (artifact) a habit-forming drug that is not addictive but its use may lead to the use of other addictive drugs


SamplesOne college athlete recently called beer a gateway drug for young people.


Broader (hypernym)drug of abuse, street drug









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