enclosed

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adjective

en·​closed in-ˈklōzd 

en-

variants or less commonly inclosed

in-ˈklōzd 

1

: 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

2

: 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

enclosed

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past tense and past participle of enclose

Examples of enclosed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

There’s a mirrored hallway that shines like a disco ball, artwork painted by a co-owner, a DJ booth prominent in the dining space and, open to the air, sidewalk seating and a semi-enclosed patio. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Owners can opt for a semi-enclosed galley, which adds a bit of space from the main saloon, or can fully enclose the galley for more separation. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 July 2026

This can exaggerate shadows and make compact spaces feel even more enclosed. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing enclosed

• self-enclosed

Rhymes for enclosed

• decomposed
• discomposed
• indisposed
• interposed
• juxtaposed
• predisposed
• presupposed
• reimposed
• superposed
• undisclosed
• undisposed
• unenclosed