variants
also inclosure
as in courtyard
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
On Tuesday, visitors pressed against the fence of the buffalo’s enclosure, recording with their phones as some fathers hoisted small children onto their shoulders for a better view.
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Al Emrun Garjon, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Here the sticker remains, protected by its status as an artwork and by the German institution whose physical enclosure legitimizes it as such.
—Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
There are a pair of speakers on either side of the enclosure.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
The company says the carbon-fiber enclosure reduces weight by roughly 50% compared to traditional steel designs while lowering engine-room noise levels by approximately 60%.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
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Al Emrun Garjon, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Here the sticker remains, protected by its status as an artwork and by the German institution whose physical enclosure legitimizes it as such.
—Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
There are a pair of speakers on either side of the enclosure.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
The company says the carbon-fiber enclosure reduces weight by roughly 50% compared to traditional steel designs while lowering engine-room noise levels by approximately 60%.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
Noun
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The five-bedroom estate is arranged around a central pool courtyard, creating a private interior world of gardens, shaded terraces and open-air gathering spaces.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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There's also a garden/courtyard for coffee, snacks and drinks—a gorgeous space in the warmer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Noun
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For a quiet respite, book a Park Deluxe room with a patio facing the poolside courtyard garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Two other bedrooms with en suites, walk-ins, and private patios are spread across the house, along with a study with a fireplace and bathroom.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The play started innocently enough with Tab Ramos bouncing a one-hop pass to Paul Caligiuri, who played the ball off his chest 40 yards from goal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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If Sutton was bracketed, Nix often didn’t have a consistent deep threat last year, and finished 17th in the NFL in completion percentage of throws 20-plus yards downfield.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The bedroom, on a corner of the building, was the shape of an irregular quadrangle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Inside, there are Buddhist shrines, a throne and an open quadrangle.—
Arundhati Ail,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 May 2026
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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