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 Santa Barbara division of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) had a surprise sheep herding on their hands when a flock got free of their enclosures.
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 2 July 2025
Since then, the local wildlife commission has received six applications for permits, which require that pet crocodiles be kept in enclosures that meet strict specifications.
—Victoria Kim, New York Times, 2 July 2025
But critics say the enclosure — and the broader system of isolation — constitutes a form of solitary confinement that exacerbates mental illness and makes the jail less safe overall.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
The dog, named Annie, was filmed lying on her bed inside an enclosure at an animal shelter based in Dorset, England.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 2 July 2025
Since then, the local wildlife commission has received six applications for permits, which require that pet crocodiles be kept in enclosures that meet strict specifications.
—Victoria Kim, New York Times, 2 July 2025
But critics say the enclosure — and the broader system of isolation — constitutes a form of solitary confinement that exacerbates mental illness and makes the jail less safe overall.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
The dog, named Annie, was filmed lying on her bed inside an enclosure at an animal shelter based in Dorset, England.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
Noun
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Sketch out the yard and measure how far the spray needs to reach in each area.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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The former top-100 national recruit signed with USC in December 2020 and broke out three years later in his first start with 372 yards and a Holiday Bowl record six touchdown passes against… Louisville.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Noun
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If there's no place to sit inside, try the covered courtyard.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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The concerts will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the village square courtyard.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The online retail giant has finds up to 65 percent off, including indoor and outdoor furniture like sofas, patio umbrellas, floor lamps, and more.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Outdoor amenities include an oceanfront spa, a barbecue island and a tiled patio that ends in a flagpole rising from a patch of grass.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
25 July 2025
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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