Thesaurus results for INCLOSURE

enclosure

noun

in-ˈklō-zhər

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 And the district also has plans in the works to eventually expand the bison’s enclosure to around 100 acres, according to Metanchuk. —

Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Leave curb-appeal gawkers guessing with a DIY trash bin enclosure with a planter top. —

Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026 Hours after the terrifying rampage, a similar fatal incident took place at Koodalminikyam Temple in Irinjalakuda when an elephant that had shown signs of restlessness during a ritual procession the night before broke out of its enclosure and attacked its handlers, per News Karnataka. —

Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026 The open design removes the sense of enclosure typically associated with garages, turning the interior into something closer to a gallery. —

Bridget Borgobello may 02, New Atlas, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for enclosure

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Framed by wrought-iron balconies and illuminated by the warm glow of copper gas lanterns, the courtyard centers around a custom fountain and a wood-burning fireplace.

— Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Outdoor spaces include a small event lawn at the front of the house and a courtyard outside the office centered around a Japanese maple tree.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 May 2026