enclosed also inclosed; enclosing also inclosing; encloses also incloses
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: to include along with something else in a parcel or envelope
a check is enclosed herewith
variants
or less commonly inclosed
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: closed in or fenced off
an enclosed yard
an enclosed porch
Even a small fire in the enclosed area of a mine shaft can create a tremendous amount of smoke.—
Dorothy Stripp
Dorothy Stripp2
: included along with something else in a parcel or envelope
You may be interested in the enclosed clipping from today's paper.—E. B. White
E. B. WhiteExamples of enclose in a Sentence
Verb
The pie's flaky crust encloses a fruit filling.
Enclose the fish in foil and bake.
She enclosed a photo with the card.
Please enclose a check with your application.
Enclosed with this letter are the tickets you ordered.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
While this may seem extreme, enclosing your porch is a fail-proof way to keep birds out of it.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
The spread can happen through direct physical contact, prolonged time spent in close or enclosed spaces and exposure to the sick person’s body fluids.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
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Verb
From what archaeologists gathered, the Roman villa garden featured a flowerbed enclosed in a courtyard with rows of packed ceramic pots, as per Ancient Origins.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
While this may seem extreme, enclosing your porch is a fail-proof way to keep birds out of it.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Adjective
Costs vary widely depending on distance, vehicle size, timing, and whether the car is shipped in an open or enclosed carrier.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
The spread can happen through direct physical contact, prolonged time spent in close or enclosed spaces and exposure to the sick person’s body fluids.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enclose. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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