Synonyms of enclosures

enclosures

noun

variants also inclosures

plural of enclosure

as in courtyards

an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)

a fenced-in enclosure where the sheep are allowed to graze unattended

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courtyards
• patios
• quadrangles
• yards
• courts
• quads
• closes
• decks
• plazas
• terraces
• peristyles
• atria
• squares
• places
• forecourts
• gallerias
• parvises
• curtilages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enclosures

The four orphaned bobcat kittens will be monitored and cared for in special remote enclosures among the trees over the next few months. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 July 2026

Think under-stair dog dens, laundry-room cat cubbies tucked next to the dryer for warmth, and litter box enclosures hidden inside custom benches with ventilation fans that exhaust odor outside. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

That could help developers avoid changing enclosures, redesigning projects or repeating certification steps. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

This episode actually has several of these scenes, primarily around the 10-Petal, where Rip is leading his crew — including his newest hand, Carter — through the daily routines of examining the herd and checking the enclosures. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 26 June 2026

The firm said the TENER Sodium system has the same size and shape as LFP systems, so developers can use their current platforms without changing enclosures, redesigning projects, or repeating certifications. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026

Hats must be worn by ladies with a minimum base diameter of 4 inches, and, unlike in other enclosures, fascinators—a smaller headpiece attached to a comb, hair clip, or headband—are not allowed. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 June 2026

According to the authorities, Guo had converted two bedrooms and the living room into reptile enclosures while keeping his furniture in a single bedroom. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

Women are required to wear a headpiece in almost all the enclosures — though what exactly that looks like, depends on the class of ticket. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026