enclosure

noun

in-ˈklō-zhər How to pronounce enclosure (audio)
variants also inclosure
Definition of enclosurenext
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 The celebrity barn owls’ saga follows in the footsteps of Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl, who captivated the city for a year after escaping from the Central Park Zoo after someone cut a hole through the mesh of his enclosure. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026 Quandell Williams is just such a maker, and his DIY weatherproof ebike enclosure is definitely inspirational. — New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026 Doorbell Pro uses a glossy black enclosure with an IP66 weatherproof rating. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 According to legends that circulated in the Middle Ages, the Codex Gigas was created by a monk in Podlažice who sinned and was sentenced to death by immurement—live entombment in a walled enclosure. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enclosure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
  1. courtyard
  2. patio
  3. yard
  4. quadrangle
Noun
  • After passing through the lobby, the three stories and 203 rooms are arrayed around a pool in the middle of the sizable courtyard.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Swanky amenities also include a wine cellar, a gym with a steam shower, a billiard room, a media room, and a courtyard.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of courtyard
Noun
  • This week, our picks include a brownstone floor-through with original Italianate flourishes in Prospect Heights and a garden apartment in the far West Village with a private patio.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 Nov. 2026
  • One of the best ways to celebrate this precious season is by spending plenty of afternoons dining on patios around metro Atlanta.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of patio
Noun
  • Looking confused, the Parrots deserved an Academy Award for their acting skills, because on their third play, quarterback King Exusdus took the snap from shotgun formation and sprinted 82 yards for a touchdown.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • That’s a considerable drop off for a player who combined for 1,131 yards from scrimmage (911 rushing) and 10 TDs in his rookie season last year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of yard
Noun
  • Each of those quadrangles of land can produce 7 million pounds of corn or 2 million pounds of soybeans in a summer.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
  • The students are lined up in their hundreds− across the student center mezzanine, down the stairs and out into the hot Florida Spring of the quadrangle.
    — Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of quadrangle

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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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