Synonyms of enclosure

enclosure

noun

in-ˈklō-zhər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• yard
• courtyard
• patio
• quadrangle
• court
• close
• quad
• place
• atrium
• deck
• terrace
• square
• peristyle
• plaza
• forecourt
• parvise
• curtilage
• parvis
• galleria

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enclosure

As far as the enclosure, Maverick said the goal was to match the existing building at the park and minimize any visual impact—the park’s comfort station near the playground is made of similar CMU (concrete manufacturing unit) material. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025

The London Zoo has sprinkled catnip around its lion enclosure to encourage its lions to move around. —Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025

One possible, yet expensive, remedy would be to bury power lines underground, or confine them in above-ground enclosures, removing the threat of toppling or damage by gusty winds, by falling vegetation or by other above-ground destabilizing factors. —Hugo A Loaiciga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025

There are four small enclosures, a medium-sized enclosure and a large enclosure. —Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025