Synonyms of enclosures

enclosures

noun

variants also inclosures

plural of enclosure

as in courtyards

an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)

a fenced-in enclosure where the sheep are allowed to graze unattended

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courtyards
• patios
• quadrangles
• yards
• courts
• quads
• closes
• decks
• plazas
• terraces
• peristyles
• atria
• squares
• places
• forecourts
• gallerias
• parvises
• curtilages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enclosures

Novelis is expanding its portfolio of coated aluminum solutions for battery applications, targeting components including battery enclosures, casings and electrical connectors known as bus bars. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Detainees were kept in the enclosures for no more than two hours. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026

Waterproof plaster lines the tub and shower enclosures and lends texture, while a wall niche beside the tub creates a tidy spot for shampoos and soaps. — Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

Skollar’s long-term goal is to raise more money to build larger enclosures for the gibbons and construct an education center for visitors. — Jaimie Ding, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026

Roads can become impassable, evacuation orders can change and homes or outdoor enclosures can be damaged, leaving pets vulnerable to injury or escape. — Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

These enclosures are generally compact in size and should complement the home’s exterior, the designer adds. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026

The company could also eventually expand its automation production process beyond steel skids to structural frames and enclosures. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 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