Thesaurus results for INCLOSURE

enclosure

noun

in-ˈklō-zhər

variants also inclosure

Definition of enclosure

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 In the statement, Farm Adventures said the baby goats had been kept in a separate pen and were too young to receive their vaccinations when a skunk got into the enclosure. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 The report said that in at least one instance, the metal enclosure may have been used as a disciplinary tool. — Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Photos in the report show the metal enclosure, described as 4 feet, 3 inches by 7 feet, 9 inches. — Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 Detainees were kept in the enclosures for no more than two hours. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enclosure

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Architecture critic Sam Lubell went to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art last weekend and was sorry to see that the museum has erected gates around its main courtyard.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Raya Sanggingan Banjar Lungsiakan Clever planning, fresh design, private courtyards, and infinity pools make this resort feel modern—yet totally at home in Ubud.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of courtyard

Noun

When the game ended, the Athletics down by nine runs, the Astros bound for the playoffs, there were around 50 people remaining on the RBI patio.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Filling porch and patio planters with fall-blooming annuals and festive foliage plants is an easy way to add color to your space and curb appeal to your home.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of patio

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After the Steelers’ eight-play, 80-yard fourth-quarter drive tied the game at 24, the Browns answered with a seven-play possession of their own.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Among the rewards was that 22-yard touchdown run, on which Williams shot through a huge hole up the middle and charged into the end zone untouched.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 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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