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
Little Joe, the 33-year-old western lowland gorilla who became a household name in Boston after escaping his enclosure at Franklin Park Zoo more than two decades ago, is leaving the city.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
In 2003, Little Joe escaped his enclosure and ran into the surrounding Boston city area.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
The gorilla breached his enclosure and made it into the surrounding city area, an event that resulted in injury to a 2-year-old girl and prompted significant safety upgrades at the zoo afterward.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
The more delicate heirloom varieties of tomatoes and onions are in one of the beds, protected by a mesh enclosure so birds cannot harvest them before Ramona has an opportunity to do so.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
In 2003, Little Joe escaped his enclosure and ran into the surrounding Boston city area.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
The gorilla breached his enclosure and made it into the surrounding city area, an event that resulted in injury to a 2-year-old girl and prompted significant safety upgrades at the zoo afterward.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
The more delicate heirloom varieties of tomatoes and onions are in one of the beds, protected by a mesh enclosure so birds cannot harvest them before Ramona has an opportunity to do so.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
Noun
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While sitting on a bench, enjoying the warm weather in his Mott Haven apartment building's courtyard, Spence was shot and killed by a stray bullet striking him in the stomach, his family said Friday.—
Jennifer Bisram,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The spa An ode to the Alhambra Palace, Spa Palmera brings the majesty and feel of the Moorish castle to Florida, thanks to an expansive 50,000-square-foot spa replete with arches, stone work, mosaic tiles, and a lush courtyard with a tranquil lap pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Keep scrolling to check out her patio furniture recommendations from Amazon, with prices starting at $63.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The upstairs companion to Uchi offers a casual izakaya-style environment with small bites to pair with drinks and a patio with views of the uptown skyline and people watching below.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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Orlando got just 85 yards on the ground, but that was after the Storm had only gained 10 rushing yards in the first half.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Late in the first half, the senior midfielder ripped in a free kick from 35 yards to help visiting Providence earn a 1-1 tie against crosstown rival Lincoln-Way Central in New Lenox.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The show’s ratings were already up in the ratings before its central love quadrangle captured the internet’s attention.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
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The uninviting labyrinth sprawlsthe east/west quadrangle from Girard to Fay.—
Leslie Simon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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