variants
also inclosure
as in yard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
a fenced-in enclosure where the sheep are allowed to graze unattended
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Recent Examples of enclosure
The bathroom, meanwhile, pairs rustic marble floor tiles with a frameless glass shower enclosure and provides access to dual walk-in closets.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
Cassy enjoyed drinking goat milk and was known to lick the window of her enclosure intently whenever something or someone on the other side interested her.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
But a new report would appear to throw some shade onto this claim, with photos kept in just that secure enclosure being leaked to anyone using the device in some circumstances.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
Cassy enjoyed drinking goat milk and was known to lick the window of her enclosure intently whenever something or someone on the other side interested her.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
But a new report would appear to throw some shade onto this claim, with photos kept in just that secure enclosure being leaked to anyone using the device in some circumstances.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
Noun
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In his senior season, Bech dominated, catching 62 passes for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Patio of Orange Trees inside Seville’s Cathedral is a great place to start since its courtyard is filled with citrus trees.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The desert resort boasts 45 acres of winding pathways, charming courtyards, lush gardens, and citrus and palm trees, surrounded by the stunning Santa Rosa Mountains just 25 miles southeast of Palm Springs.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Mar. 2025
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So many spring cleaning tasks require ready access to water—watering lawns and garden beds, spraying down patios and pool decks, washing cars, and topping off pet bowls and birdbaths—and to keep up with these tasks and others that pop up, a reliable garden hose is a must.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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Grand Patio Bistro Outdoor Furniture Set Add a pop of color to a deck, balcony, or patio with this bistro set, which comes with a round table and two chairs.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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