enclosed

adjective

en·​closed in-ˈklōzd How to pronounce enclosed (audio)
en-
variants or less commonly inclosed
1
: closed in or fenced off
an enclosed yard
an enclosed porch
Even a small fire in the enclosed area of a mine shaft can create a tremendous amount of smoke.Dorothy Stripp
2
: included along with something else in a parcel or envelope
You may be interested in the enclosed clipping from today's paper.E. B. White

Examples of enclosed in a Sentence

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As is customary, Trump wrote a letter to the rabbis, read it quietly, then tore it up and placed in the enclosed area. NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024 The rapper would not have access to the internet and any outside recreational time would be spent in an enclosed area, according to Lindsay. Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024 With an enclosed bottom, condensation stays inside and won’t pool on tables or in cup holders. Maggie Horton, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for enclosed 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of enclosed was circa 1552

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“Enclosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enclosed. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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