enclosure

noun

en·​clo·​sure in-ˈklō-zhər How to pronounce enclosure (audio)
en-
variants or less commonly inclosure
Synonyms of enclosurenext
1
: the act or action of enclosing : the quality or state of being enclosed
2
: something that encloses
3
: something enclosed
a letter with two enclosures

Examples of enclosure in a Sentence

During the day the horses are kept in an enclosure. a letter with two enclosures One of the enclosures was a photograph. the enclosure of a photograph with a letter the enclosure of the garden
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Outdoor electronics enclosures could potentially allow wireless communication under some conditions while blocking interference under others. New Atlas, 25 May 2026 Leonard said there's a need for the large aviary because there's an uptick in raptors brought in that are suffering from lead poisoning or other injuries, such as being struck by a car, and the property doesn't have a large enough enclosure to help them all. Dana Hedgpeth The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026 During their runs, some team members donned white, protective suits amid the hazy dust clouds kicked up within the plexiglass competition enclosure, outfitted with massive air filters and shop-vacs to clean off the equipment. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2026 These tortoises need large grassy enclosures for roaming, along with access to clean water and dry, warm shelter in winter. Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for enclosure

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of enclosure was in the 15th century

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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enclosure. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

enclosure

noun
en·​clo·​sure
variants also inclosure
in-ˈklō-zhər
1
: the act of enclosing : the state of being enclosed
2
: an enclosed space
3
: something (as a fence) that encloses
4
: something enclosed
a letter with two enclosures

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