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 Jacobs also said the heat fixture and other lights near Nanner's enclosure remained in place after the fire. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 The team also built a softbox enclosure, which was the size of an entire stage in order to properly light the scene. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 In 2011, after the community board and Landmarks greenlit Spence’s erecting a 33-foot-tall glass enclosure to connect its East 91st Street campus with an adjacent building, neighbors took their complaints to press. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 17 Aug. 2026 Tel Abu Saify was first excavated decades ago, and includes ancient military structures, dockyards, mud brick enclosures, and a temple. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enclosure

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Noun

Mornings begin with a dip in the courtyard pool, before breakfast on the rooftop—a feast of Moroccan specialties including msemmen, muffins, and mint tea.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
The accompanying video shows a drone hiding in a courtyard behind a gate.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of courtyard

Noun

Keep bushes trimmed and minimize piles of leaves, lumber, rocks, and other debris, particularly around patios, play areas, and other places where your family spends time.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
The calm guest bedrooms all spill onto patios or balconies, while a bunkroom with double beds offers ample space for both children and adults.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of patio

Noun

Ryder Ajeto’s first touch in the box was deflected by a Florida defender, but Ajeto followed the ball and scored from eight yards to produce the final 3-1 margin.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
More than 30 yards offshore, a 10-year-old girl was being pulled out by a rip current.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 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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