enclosure

noun

en·​clo·​sure in-ˈklō-zhər How to pronounce enclosure (audio)
en-
variants or less commonly inclosure
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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Pay attention to your animals’ health, limit their exposure to wild birds, keep their enclosures clean and report sick animals. Evan Bush, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2025 Other dogs also escaped their enclosure and joined in the attack. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025 Slow, Controlled Introduction: With the rabbit already in its enclosure, bring the leashed dog into the space gradually. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 The magnetic snap enclosure protects your items as well. Nicol Natale, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 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 23 Mar. 2025.

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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