How to Use enclosed in a Sentence

enclosed

adjective
  • All the research on this question had been done in small, enclosed spaces.
    — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 21 Jan. 2026
  • The snakes were then placed in a dark and enclosed bucket as a testing environment.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 July 2023
  • There’s also the matter of dumping the water in a semi-enclosed bay.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2022
  • But if they are left in an empty and enclosed area for hours, the treatment may be more effective against insects.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2024
  • Over the past two years, restaurants have become more adventurous — and more enclosed.
    — Diana Budds, Curbed, 8 Feb. 2022
  • Hang plants above seating areas or along pergolas to draw the eye upward and make the patio feel more enclosed and cozy.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The 100-footer’s namesake is a semi-enclosed space.
    — Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Intimate and enclosed or grand and reaching for the sky; on the water, in the forest, at the beach, on a mountain or at a café?
    — oregonlive, 23 Feb. 2021
  • This can exaggerate shadows and make compact spaces feel even more enclosed.
    — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
  • The structure is semi-enclosed, but allows for lots of ventilation.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
  • There’s a 400-square-foot outdoor dining area that’s covered with a semi-enclosed patio.
    — John Benson, cleveland, 8 Dec. 2021
  • There are sections of the game in dark and enclosed areas with much dimmer lighting than in the original, invoking feelings of fear and dread.
    — George Yang, Variety, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Monarch’s large enchanting semi-enclosed and covered terrace is even air-conditioned.
    — Robin Soslow, Chron, 21 Mar. 2022
  • Costs vary widely depending on distance, vehicle size, timing, and whether the car is shipped in an open or enclosed carrier.
    — Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
  • Many species of tropical sharks use semi-enclosed bodies of shallow water such as bays and estuaries as a nursery.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Understand the cost differences between open and enclosed transport, and align your choice with your preferences and budget.
    — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Owners can opt for a semi-enclosed galley, which adds a bit of space from the main saloon, or can fully enclose the galley for more separation.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • On the deck below, a pair of semi-enclosed balconies with glass balustrades jut out from the main salon to give guests another interesting vantage.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Climbing plants like jasmine or ivy soften hard patio edges quickly and create a more enclosed, garden-like feel without crowding the seating area.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The retail strip along the Aegean Sea will offer street-facing and enclosed spaces, featuring high-end boutiques.
    — Anne Kadet, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Courtesy of Lyft The components and wires are all neatly enclosed, giving the bike a sleek look, aided by the iridescent white paint job.
    — Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 2 June 2021
  • The spread can happen through direct physical contact, prolonged time spent in close or enclosed spaces and exposure to the sick person’s body fluids.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
  • This includes direct physical contact, prolonged time spent in close or enclosed spaces, and exposure to the sick person's body fluids.
    — Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
  • To balance things up, alternate between transparent and enclosed cabinet displays, like Ariene Bethea did in her kitchen.
    — Sienna Livermore, House Beautiful, 3 Feb. 2022
  • The enclosed chamber offers very good heat regulation with an extruder fan, a part-cooling fan, an auxiliary part-cooling fan, and a fan to regulate the chamber.
    — PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Ferretti says this important innovation creates a semi-enclosed environment, giving seafarers more privacy than before.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Although limited-capacity indoor dining is permitted in Marin County now, the best way to experience Stillwater is by hanging out in its stylish, semi-enclosed backyard patio.
    — Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Sep. 2021

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