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
The cover has a zipper enclosure that keeps your duvet protected, and inside, there are eight corner ties to prevent the duvet from sliding around throughout the night.
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 29 May 2025
Richie battled his way through the crowds, stopping his son from being swept away into an enclosure where so many would lose their lives.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The enclosure has a unique twin-cavity loading system.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
By 1940, a glass enclosure was added to better protect the driver.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 29 May 2025
Richie battled his way through the crowds, stopping his son from being swept away into an enclosure where so many would lose their lives.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The enclosure has a unique twin-cavity loading system.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
By 1940, a glass enclosure was added to better protect the driver.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for enclosure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
Noun
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The Illini won that regular-season finale Nov. 30, beating the Wildcats 38-28 to reclaim the Land of Lincoln Trophy behind Aidan Laughery’s career-high 172 rushing yards and three touchdowns and quarterback Luke Altmyer’s 170 passing yards with two total touchdowns.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
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
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The staff’s impeccable service and the charming courtyard, complete with lush flowers and a bubbling fountain, enhance the calming atmosphere even more.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Instead of taking over the courtyard of Camp North End, this year’s festival will be held in the Sugar Creek area at Blackbox Theater and The Pine.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2025
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One was wrapped in yellow paper on a restaurant patio in Eagle Rock that felt like a friend’s backyard.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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This season, the hotel has also expanded with the renovation of a neighboring building, unveiling 25 new rooms each designed around an outdoor patio with sea views.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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