variants
also inclosures
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
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Recent Examples of enclosures
They have also been shown to exhibit play behavior with objects in their enclosures, highly unusual behavior for a reptile.
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Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
The injuries occurred after a staff member opened the door between two enclosures with monkeys that were not compatible, causing the fight.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Collected near Big Sur, the butterflies have been transported north and released under small mesh enclosures placed over deerweed, their host plant.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
These small, unheated enclosures use the sun’s energy to store heat like a greenhouse.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Free-Range For eggs to be free-range certified, farmers need to demonstrate a commitment to raising hens without enclosures or cages.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Battery storage facilities typically consist of a collection of shipping container-sized enclosures that, until recently, attracted relatively little notice.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Once healed, the animals are transferred to outdoor enclosures and aviaries to prepare for a reintroduction into their natural environment.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
After the first walk, the lions would be fed, and sometimes Cavina and fellow volunteers would clean their enclosures.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
The injuries occurred after a staff member opened the door between two enclosures with monkeys that were not compatible, causing the fight.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Collected near Big Sur, the butterflies have been transported north and released under small mesh enclosures placed over deerweed, their host plant.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
These small, unheated enclosures use the sun’s energy to store heat like a greenhouse.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Free-Range For eggs to be free-range certified, farmers need to demonstrate a commitment to raising hens without enclosures or cages.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Battery storage facilities typically consist of a collection of shipping container-sized enclosures that, until recently, attracted relatively little notice.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Once healed, the animals are transferred to outdoor enclosures and aviaries to prepare for a reintroduction into their natural environment.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
After the first walk, the lions would be fed, and sometimes Cavina and fellow volunteers would clean their enclosures.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosures
Noun
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In addition, the library’s courtyards have been enhanced, with a ceremony celebrating their public reopening set for May 21.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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One-bedroom suites start at 860 square feet and include separate living areas and oversized bathrooms, while villas offer full kitchens and private courtyards with plunge pools.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Some rooms have patios, and the property offers ski storage and in-room boot dryers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Paired with cascading faux Pothos plants, this handmade-looking planter adds a bright pop of green to backyard patios, courtyards, and room corners that don’t get enough sunlight for real plants to thrive.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Noun
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There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Achane was the Dolphins’ lone Pro Bowl player in 2025, rushing for 1,350 yards, which is third-most in Dolphins history behind Ricky Williams’ 2002 and 2003 seasons.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Kelly scored his third touchdown of the night from 7 yards out.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enclosures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosures. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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