seclude

verb

se·​clude si-ˈklüd 

secluded; secluding

transitive verb

1

obsolete : to exclude from a privilege, rank, or dignity : debar

2

: to remove or separate from intercourse or outside influence : isolate

3

: shut off, screen

Synonyms of seclude

• isolate
• separate
• segregate

Examples of seclude in a Sentence

He secluded himself in his room to study for the exam.

the patients will be secluded until they are no longer contagious

Recent Examples on the Web

Heilman also filed a complaint with the U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR), arguing that Brooklynn had been secluded unnecessarily and that, as a result, she was denied her right to a free, appropriate public education. —Cory Turner, NPR, 3 Dec. 2025

The two bedrooms are secluded in a separate wing of the house, with the primary suite tucked behind the kitchen, while the pool and raised spa sit next to a wraparound terrace shaded by overhanging eaves. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025

This sprawling beachfront resort, known for its spacious rooms and eco-chic amenities, is close to all the action in South Beach but secluded enough to feel like a getaway. —Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025

This secluded 10-room hotel sits between vineyards and the Douro River with an on-site restaurant, spa, and infinity pool. —Anna Mazurek, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, to cut off (from), from Latin secludere to separate, seclude, from se- apart + claudere to close — more at secede, close entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for seclude

• accrued
• allude
• collude
• conclude
• construed
• debuted
• delude
• elude
• endued
• ensued
• eschewed
• etude

Kids Definition

seclude

verb

se·​clude si-ˈklüd 

secluded; secluding

1

: to keep away from others : secrete, hide

secluded themselves

2

: to shut away : screen, isolate

a cottage secluded by forests