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
In the footage, Bebe sits inside the clear enclosure, remaining still and calm while submerged.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
The adult female, who had been in rehabilitation for 14 months, was introduced to the enclosure several days later.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Characteristic of the late Bronze Age or Iron Age periods of European history, hillforts generally refer to fortified, elevated settlements that were surrounded by barriers—usually made of earth, stone or wooden palisades—that created an enclosure.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Apr. 2026
According to police, the child then reached the primary metal fence enclosure and was injured after putting his hand through the metal fencing.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
The adult female, who had been in rehabilitation for 14 months, was introduced to the enclosure several days later.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Characteristic of the late Bronze Age or Iron Age periods of European history, hillforts generally refer to fortified, elevated settlements that were surrounded by barriers—usually made of earth, stone or wooden palisades—that created an enclosure.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Apr. 2026
According to police, the child then reached the primary metal fence enclosure and was injured after putting his hand through the metal fencing.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
Noun
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While sitting on a bench, enjoying the warm weather in his Mott Haven apartment building's courtyard, Spence was shot and killed by a stray bullet striking him in the stomach, his family said Friday.—
Jennifer Bisram,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The spa An ode to the Alhambra Palace, Spa Palmera brings the majesty and feel of the Moorish castle to Florida, thanks to an expansive 50,000-square-foot spa replete with arches, stone work, mosaic tiles, and a lush courtyard with a tranquil lap pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Keep scrolling to check out her patio furniture recommendations from Amazon, with prices starting at $63.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The upstairs companion to Uchi offers a casual izakaya-style environment with small bites to pair with drinks and a patio with views of the uptown skyline and people watching below.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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The material visually connects different areas in the yard and serves as soothing negative space.—
Elizabeth Jardina,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Joaquín Pereyra was threatening down the right side; Jefferson Diaz won the ball back and centered a pass to the top of the box; and Kelvin Yeboah’s dummy run drew in Portland’s defense to give Chancalay space outside the 18-yard box.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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The show’s ratings were already up in the ratings before its central love quadrangle captured the internet’s attention.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
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The uninviting labyrinth sprawlsthe east/west quadrangle from Girard to Fay.—
Leslie Simon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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