variants
also inclosure
as in yard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
a fenced-in enclosure where the sheep are allowed to graze unattended
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Recent Examples of enclosure
The fox siblings were kept in a special remote enclosure among the trees at the Saratoga facility.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
All these channels and drivers are contained in a single 47-inch long soundbar enclosure designed to partner TVs of 55 inches and more.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
To some, the primate enclosure offers a nurturance of last resort.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
After three years, the Center and several of the animal outdoor enclosures were built, primarily by David Bassett.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
All these channels and drivers are contained in a single 47-inch long soundbar enclosure designed to partner TVs of 55 inches and more.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
To some, the primate enclosure offers a nurturance of last resort.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
After three years, the Center and several of the animal outdoor enclosures were built, primarily by David Bassett.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enclosure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
Noun
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His goal at Stamford Bridge to seal a 2-1 victory — struck with vicious velocity from 25 yards in what was his 11th successive league appearance as a substitute — was the first eye-catching indication of his talent.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Given the price surge in the wide receiver market over the last couple of years, Meyers — who had never logged 1,000 yards in five seasons before 2024 — may be angling for a contract Las Vegas is not willing to pay.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The witness said survivors were placed in a courtyard, where hospital staff incited others to beat them.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Taking inspiration from 16th-century outdoor sculpture courtyards, this (indoor) exhibition explores the range of figurative human sculptures in the Walker’s collection.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Drape them over a doorframe, wrap them around a banister, or weave them through a patio railing for an instant touch of autumn.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The end result was a clean, sleek-looking patio with a clearly autumnal vibe.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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