enclosure

noun

en·​clo·​sure in-ˈklō-zhər How to pronounce enclosure (audio)
en-
variants or less commonly inclosure
Synonyms of enclosurenext
1
: the act or action of enclosing : the quality or state of being enclosed
2
: something that encloses
3
: something enclosed
a letter with two enclosures

Examples of enclosure in a Sentence

During the day the horses are kept in an enclosure. a letter with two enclosures One of the enclosures was a photograph. the enclosure of a photograph with a letter the enclosure of the garden
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Fans quickly turned the empty enclosures into a punchline. Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026 The experiential component of PGATSS simulator showrooms enables customers to demo and compare residential, outdoor, and commercial systems — from high-end setups with premium launch monitors, enclosures, and projectors to entry-level options with little more than a net and mat. Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Back to the wild for young owls Following a visit to the Maitland facility to see the new owl enclosure, I was invited to help release three juvenile eastern screech owls back into the wild. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026 Westside Square, which opened in 2022, also featured live entertainment and its space was distinctive for its enclosure fashioned out of repurposed windows. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for enclosure

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of enclosure was in the 15th century

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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enclosure. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

enclosure

noun
en·​clo·​sure
variants also inclosure
in-ˈklō-zhər
1
: the act of enclosing : the state of being enclosed
2
: an enclosed space
3
: something (as a fence) that encloses
4
: something enclosed
a letter with two enclosures

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