enclosure

noun

in-ˈklō-zhər How to pronounce enclosure (audio)
variants also inclosure
Definition of enclosurenext
as in courtyard
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 Final has applied principles more commonly associated with high-end loudspeaker enclosure design by creating a housing that’s built for strength, stability and acoustic control. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Clinics and home users also turn to OPUS, Sound Oasis and the Vibrapod isolation accessory, while multi-modality pods like the ReGen Pod stack vibration with red light and PEMF in a single enclosure. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 On the higher end, multi-modality recovery pods stack vibroacoustic vibration with red light and PEMF fields in a single enclosure. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Nila Dhalee, 23, works with her husband as a day laborer inside a shrimp enclosure. — Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, The Dial, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enclosure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
  1. courtyard
  2. patio
  3. yard
  4. quadrangle
Noun
  • Prosecutors also presented surveillance footage captured from a distance that Hull testified showed Robinson running across the rooftop of the Losee Center, a building on UVU’s campus near the courtyard where Kirk’s event was taking place.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The ideal time to visit is just before sunset, which is best viewed from the courtyard of Panagia Korfiatissa church.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Definition of courtyard
Noun
  • The set up is fairly basic but perfectly presentable and for families, the functionality will be much more welcome than fancy tech, especially the small balcony/patio, dining table and kitchenette in the slightly larger rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • The more than 3,700 square-foot space will also have a patio.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of patio
Noun
  • Drafted as a running back, Hawthorne served mainly as a backup, amassing 527 career rushing yards and seven touchdowns.
    — Jim Barnes July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026
  • No Sacramento defender followed, so Amang hit Moon with the give-and-go pass into the 18-yard box.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 12 July 2026
Definition of yard
Noun
  • This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • The bedroom, on a corner of the building, was the shape of an irregular quadrangle.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Definition of quadrangle

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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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