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enclosure

noun

en·​clo·​sure in-ˈklō-zhər How to pronounce enclosure (audio)
en-
variants or less commonly inclosure
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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This selection includes accessories like this party-ready slouchy handbag that has a structured design, magnetic enclosure, and interior pocket. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025 Waterproof operation down to 65 ft (20 m) without an enclosure. New Atlas, 21 Nov. 2025 Family members told deputies that Jodi Proger had been trapped inside an enclosure with a buck that had become aggressive, the TV station reported. Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025 Tigers and lions pace fenced enclosures in the backyard. Rene Ebersole, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 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 28 Nov. 2025.

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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