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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Across this chain of hills, archaeologists have seemed to locate other enclosures. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026 The department also advises deer-proofing property to avoid attracting a mountain lion’s main food source, removing dense vegetation to reduce hiding spaces, installing outdoor lighting and securing animal enclosures. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026 This quick routine will keep ceramic tile, fiberglass, and stone shower enclosures looking their best and make your weekly cleanings that much easier. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025 The magnanimous gesture at Fibrebond, a manufacturer of electrical equipment enclosures based in Minden, was made possible by Graham Walker, the manufacturer’s outgoing CEO, according to The Wall Street Journal. David Chiu, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025 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 8 Jan. 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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