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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Chesney had escaped from an outside enclosure on March 25, after being frightened by some unknown barking dogs. Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 29 Mar. 2026 Located on the South Lawn, the pavilion provides a space to connect with nature including 30 native species in a netted enclosure. Staff Report, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026 Their enclosure has yet to pass the Landmark Commission’s taste test. Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026 And Jeep also ditched the rear seats for a Diabolical Slipstream security enclosure with locking drawers and MOLLE panels. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 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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