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
Photo : Beauchamp Estates; Alex Winship Photography The primary bath sports a fluted glass shower enclosure and Saint Laurent–inspired cobalt tiles.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
The caregivers use their time in the cub’s enclosure to teach him skills that his mother would have taught him, like how to climb, how to find grasses and insects to eat and how to build a nest, Welch said.
—Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
For the last 15 years, however, Chicago has become a popular summer hub and the location of the last remaining breeding colony of the species in the state, specifically atop the red wolf enclosure at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
The two enclosures connect to one another with standard speaker wire and basic clamping terminals.
—PC Magazine, 4 June 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
The caregivers use their time in the cub’s enclosure to teach him skills that his mother would have taught him, like how to climb, how to find grasses and insects to eat and how to build a nest, Welch said.
—Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
For the last 15 years, however, Chicago has become a popular summer hub and the location of the last remaining breeding colony of the species in the state, specifically atop the red wolf enclosure at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
The two enclosures connect to one another with standard speaker wire and basic clamping terminals.
—PC Magazine, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
Noun
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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The young tight end caught just 19 passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Its a 10-floor building with a pool in the courtyard and 559 studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments.—
CD Goette-Luciak,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
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Further telegraphing that message is the store’s only entrance, located off the main street and inside the palazzo’s courtyard.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Keep scrolling to shop more home decor and patio furniture finds from Wayfair’s Closeout Sale.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Wayfair’s Big Outdoor Sale has steep discounts on summer essentials, like patio furniture, outdoor rugs, and pool floats.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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