variants
also inclosure
as in courtyard
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
Megan and Jay Gerig sat in a plain white enclosure inside the exhibit, listening to voices of other survivors.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Across this chain of hills, archaeologists have seemed to locate other enclosures.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
This quick routine will keep ceramic tile, fiberglass, and stone shower enclosures looking their best and make your weekly cleanings that much easier.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
Some animal welfare experts have raised concerns about the quality of Shalom's animal enclosures and its breeding of a white tiger, which is opposed by conservation organizations like the World Wildlife Fund.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
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Flint Development has presented plans to the city to build a new apartment complex, including some townhomes, a 207-space parking garage and a courtyard area, off 46th and Walnut streets just west of Main Street.—
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Stepping inside from the courtyard, living and dining areas are anchored by an imposing wood-burning fireplace.—
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If trees and powerlines collapse, there's a chance that patio furniture can become airborne.—
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And outdoor living spaces such as porches, patios and courtyards will help expand interior spaces, even in colder climates.—
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His arm was pinned into the back window of a car as a suspect sped away, dragging him across the pavement for about 100 yards, according to court documents.—
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At that point, the suspect drove off, dragging the officer approximately 100 yards with his arm inside the car.—
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The uninviting labyrinth sprawlsthe east/west quadrangle from Girard to Fay.—
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At the castle's quadrangle, a formal honor guard was presented and inspected by Trump and the king.—
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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