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 Video from the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association shows Hennessy trotting into an enclosure, at first a little unsure of herself. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Authorities have worked in recent years to reduce the monkey population through sterilization programs and by relocating some animals to dedicated enclosures. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 This episode actually has several of these scenes, primarily around the 10-Petal, where Rip is leading his crew — including his newest hand, Carter — through the daily routines of examining the herd and checking the enclosures. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 26 June 2026 The firm said the TENER Sodium system has the same size and shape as LFP systems, so developers can use their current platforms without changing enclosures, redesigning projects, or repeating certifications. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for enclosure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
  1. courtyard
  2. patio
  3. yard
  4. quadrangle
Noun
  • The vast courtyard of the complex, the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, was filled with mourners, many waving Iranian flags and carrying photographs of the slain leader.
    — Reuters, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The deck is almost an expansion of this space, leading down to the central courtyard, where a giant California sycamore and a mature Valencia orange tree create a leafy oasis.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
Definition of courtyard
Noun
  • As soon as the game wrapped up, those guests shuffled out, and hours later were replaced by a rowdier group ordering shots at the bar, dancing to 2000s hits in front of the DJ booth and smoking vape pens on the outdoor patio.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
  • Avoid putting your grill against the side of your house or under a patio roof or someone else's balcony, for example.
    — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 1 July 2026
Definition of patio
Noun
  • During first-half stoppage time, Mexicos’ César Montes received the ball inside the six-yard box, but Bellingham cleared what looked like a certain goal.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Attracting birds can include a variety of approaches beyond adding bird feeders or placing a birdbath in your yard.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
Definition of yard
Noun
  • This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • The bedroom, on a corner of the building, was the shape of an irregular quadrangle.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Definition of quadrangle

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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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