enclosed also inclosed; enclosing also inclosing; encloses also incloses
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: to include along with something else in a parcel or envelope
a check is enclosed herewith
variants
or less commonly inclosed
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: closed in or fenced off
an enclosed yard
an enclosed porch
Even a small fire in the enclosed area of a mine shaft can create a tremendous amount of smoke.—
Dorothy Stripp
Dorothy Stripp2
: included along with something else in a parcel or envelope
You may be interested in the enclosed clipping from today's paper.—E. B. White
E. B. WhiteExamples of enclose in a Sentence
Verb
The pie's flaky crust encloses a fruit filling.
Enclose the fish in foil and bake.
She enclosed a photo with the card.
Please enclose a check with your application.
Enclosed with this letter are the tickets you ordered.
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3 July 2026
Any interesting chemical reactions enclosed there would eat through the raw materials and grind to a halt.
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4 July 2026
This can exaggerate shadows and make compact spaces feel even more enclosed.
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Verb
The debut Elora neatly brings together a white RV box and a white chassis, offsetting all that brightness with numerous windows enclosed by black surrounds matching the Promaster front bumper.
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New Atlas,
3 July 2026
Any interesting chemical reactions enclosed there would eat through the raw materials and grind to a halt.
—
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Adjective
Owners can opt for a semi-enclosed galley, which adds a bit of space from the main saloon, or can fully enclose the galley for more separation.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 July 2026
This can exaggerate shadows and make compact spaces feel even more enclosed.
—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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“Enclose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enclose. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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