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
Cleanliness Turtles are messy animals and require consistent attention to the cleanliness of their enclosures.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Aerial surveys revealed that 509 houses were scattered on the outskirts of the town center, though the exact function of the enclosures remains to be determined.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
The department also advises deer-proofing property to avoid attracting a mountain lion’s main food source, removing dense vegetation to reduce hiding spaces, installing outdoor lighting and securing animal enclosures.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
This quick routine will keep ceramic tile, fiberglass, and stone shower enclosures looking their best and make your weekly cleanings that much easier.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
The magnanimous gesture at Fibrebond, a manufacturer of electrical equipment enclosures based in Minden, was made possible by Graham Walker, the manufacturer’s outgoing CEO, according to The Wall Street Journal.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Some animal welfare experts have raised concerns about the quality of Shalom's animal enclosures and its breeding of a white tiger, which is opposed by conservation organizations like the World Wildlife Fund.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Farm environments, to support oversight on livestock enclosures and other large spaces.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
One of those enclosures belonged to the new troop from Morgan Island.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Aerial surveys revealed that 509 houses were scattered on the outskirts of the town center, though the exact function of the enclosures remains to be determined.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
The department also advises deer-proofing property to avoid attracting a mountain lion’s main food source, removing dense vegetation to reduce hiding spaces, installing outdoor lighting and securing animal enclosures.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
This quick routine will keep ceramic tile, fiberglass, and stone shower enclosures looking their best and make your weekly cleanings that much easier.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
The magnanimous gesture at Fibrebond, a manufacturer of electrical equipment enclosures based in Minden, was made possible by Graham Walker, the manufacturer’s outgoing CEO, according to The Wall Street Journal.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Some animal welfare experts have raised concerns about the quality of Shalom's animal enclosures and its breeding of a white tiger, which is opposed by conservation organizations like the World Wildlife Fund.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Farm environments, to support oversight on livestock enclosures and other large spaces.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
One of those enclosures belonged to the new troop from Morgan Island.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosures
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The 20 accommodations at this 2025 World's Best Award-winning hotel range from manor rooms and suites to freestanding villas, each individually designed and outfitted with high-end touches like soaking tubs, fireplaces, and, in select units, private courtyards or outdoor hot tubs.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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And some of these businesses are located on the complex’s 50 square-like spaces the developers call courtyards.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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And outdoor living spaces such as porches, patios and courtyards will help expand interior spaces, even in colder climates.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This includes porches and patios, outdoor furniture, and storage sheds.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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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
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Craig owns most of Harvard’s passing records and led the program to its first appearance in the FCS playoffs with 2,869 yards, 25 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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Purdy, rendered ineffective by a torn ligament in his right elbow on the opening drive against the Eagles in a disastrous NFC title game loss three seasons ago, completed all three passes for 74 yards and capped the drive with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson.—
Dan Gelston,
Twin Cities,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Enclosures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosures. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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