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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The center has 105 acres and 20 outside enclosures to rehab and release most mammals, reptiles and marsupials. Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2025 The city also recommends 60 inch enclosures for large breed dogs and dogs that have climbing capabilities. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025 In surveillance footage, a suspect can be seen climbing into the turkey’s enclosure, grabbing it and climbing back over the fence. Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025 In addition to limited supplies, the distribution of aid has turned deadly, with human rights groups criticizing the U.S. and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Fund's (GHF) approach, which has forced Palestinians into fenced enclosures and exposed aid seekers to Israeli fire. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 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 30 Aug. 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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