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
By default, the engraver will not engrave if the enclosure is in the open position.
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New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
Bowen led the walk to the away enclosure, where supporters serenaded the squad with various chants.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Searching for Cleopatra’s tomb The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said last December in a social media post that Martínez and her team also made new discoveries beneath the southern wall of the Taposiris Magna’s outer enclosure.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Other site improvements include two drive-through lanes with stacking for up to 21 vehicles, a bypass/exit lane and a trash enclosure.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
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New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
Bowen led the walk to the away enclosure, where supporters serenaded the squad with various chants.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Searching for Cleopatra’s tomb The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said last December in a social media post that Martínez and her team also made new discoveries beneath the southern wall of the Taposiris Magna’s outer enclosure.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Other site improvements include two drive-through lanes with stacking for up to 21 vehicles, a bypass/exit lane and a trash enclosure.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
Noun
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In addition to yards of open grassy areas for Pickles and Franklin to roam freely, there is a pool, sauna, pickleball court, outdoor kitchen, and lots of shaded or umbrella-covered seating.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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After collecting 147 total yards and one touchdown on 47 touches over the first three games, Jeanty accounted for 155 total yards and three touchdowns on 23 touches Sunday.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Guests can enjoy amenities such as a heated pool, hot tub, sauna, rotating art exhibitions, and landscaped courtyards with firepits and hammocks.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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True to the sentiment of the original family-friendly, comedy show — based on an 8-year-old orphan boy who lives in a neighborhood courtyard in Mexico — the over-three-minute-long skit was more of a tribute than a mockery.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the studio, which Seamen converted into a living room adorned with an oversized floral mural, the first floor has a patio with a bubbling fountain, an office, and a powder room.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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And the tea shop has a seasonally open dog-friendly patio.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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