enclosure

noun

en·​clo·​sure in-ˈklō-zhər 

en-

variants or less commonly inclosure

in-ˈklō-zhər 

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

Synonyms of enclosure

• courtyard
• patio
• yard
• quadrangle

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Each target may require a different approach, from robotic arms to nets, harpoons, or enclosure systems like ClearSpace's. — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Some homeowners enclose their AC unit in a tight fence enclosure or decorative cover, but this isn’t recommended. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

Four adults will spend a year isolated in two enclosures meant to simulate both traveling through deep space and living on Mars. — Regina G. Barber, NPR, 31 July 2026

Foundational’s first customers are data-center developers, neoclouds, and chipmakers who need custom rack enclosures now that new AI silicon runs at different voltages and cooling requirements. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for enclosure

• composure
• cynosure
• disclosure
• exposure
• foreclosure
• inclosure
• closure
• crozier
• mosher
• osier
• nondisclosure
• postexposure

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