variants
also inclosure
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
Lally also has to clean their enclosures, and weigh and track all of the pandas’ feces in order to monitor their health.
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Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The ball was then introduced in a different part of the enclosure.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026
Photos show Jameela climbing on the wire enclosure, accepting a bit of food through one of the openings and riding on the back of her new mother.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Returning to the market After Hurricane Wilma, the glass ceilings of the pool enclosure at James Weidener’s Coral Springs home shattered.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
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Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The ball was then introduced in a different part of the enclosure.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026
Photos show Jameela climbing on the wire enclosure, accepting a bit of food through one of the openings and riding on the back of her new mother.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Returning to the market After Hurricane Wilma, the glass ceilings of the pool enclosure at James Weidener’s Coral Springs home shattered.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
Noun
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The five-bedroom estate is arranged around a central pool courtyard, creating a private interior world of gardens, shaded terraces and open-air gathering spaces.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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There's also a garden/courtyard for coffee, snacks and drinks—a gorgeous space in the warmer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is the island's epitome of beachside elegance, with stunning ocean views, comfy patio lounges, and activities like kayaking and surfing.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Along with a cadre of friends and aides, Emanuel cycled past homes where residents were tending to their yards or celebrating a recent graduation on their front patio.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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In a Week 14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Smith recovered a fumble and returned it 78 yards for a touchdown — the fifth-longest fumble return in franchise history.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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Coloradans may have heard about rain barrels that homeowners can use for yard irrigation, but the state has also authorized up to 10 pilot programs for large-scale rainwater harvesting.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The bedroom, on a corner of the building, was the shape of an irregular quadrangle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Inside, there are Buddhist shrines, a throne and an open quadrangle.—
Arundhati Ail,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 May 2026
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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