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 An enclosure sealed from all vehicles for 24 years still lost 92 percent of its tortoises to disease, ravens and drought. — Shannon Welch, Oc Register, 12 July 2026 At the beginning of the 20th century, Maurice de Boüard de Laforest inherited the estate and extended it, adding a three-hectare enclosure named Angelus in 1920. — Lewis Chester, Robb Report, 11 July 2026 Final has applied principles more commonly associated with high-end loudspeaker enclosure design by creating a housing that’s built for strength, stability and acoustic control. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 On the higher end, multi-modality recovery pods stack vibroacoustic vibration with red light and PEMF fields in a single enclosure. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enclosure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
  1. courtyard
  2. patio
  3. yard
  4. quadrangle
Noun
  • The common areas include a quaint courtyard where afternoon wine and cheese are served amongst water fountains and firepits.
    — Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
  • Circular patios and courtyards will direct light into the building, while gardens and outdoor resting places will allow visitors to take in views of the nearby Pichincha volcano.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026
Definition of courtyard
Noun
  • Spray high-traffic areas and around patios, play equipment, pools, and decks.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
  • Moss Control Baking soda can also be used to eradicate unwanted moss from your lawn, patio, or back deck.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Definition of patio
Noun
  • Carrollton Freshman 1,000-yard rusher for the 2025 Class 2A champion.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
  • The top quarterbacks in college football, especially in a play-action vertical offense, are typically sitting around 10 yards on average target depth.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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