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
Near the family enclosure area, he was given his wooden stool and duly thanked them.
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Moreover, contractors sometimes quote different prices for the exact same product — say, a shower enclosure from the same manufacturer.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The camera pans toward her to reveal a transparent glass shower enclosure located not in the bathroom, but prominently in the middle of the hotel room.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The zoo offers visitors the chance to see the animals in their natural elements at open enclosures, a travel website states.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Moreover, contractors sometimes quote different prices for the exact same product — say, a shower enclosure from the same manufacturer.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The camera pans toward her to reveal a transparent glass shower enclosure located not in the bathroom, but prominently in the middle of the hotel room.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The zoo offers visitors the chance to see the animals in their natural elements at open enclosures, a travel website states.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosure
Noun
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Rivas' remains were found inside the trunk of a Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard in Los Angeles on September 8 after reports of a foul smell.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The week before, Murray had two touchdowns but only 163 yards through the air, all while adding less than 40 yards on the ground in both games.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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People will be able to pick up their belongings left at the courtyard where the shooting took place early next week, the school said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
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Livestream video of the event showed crowds of people running from the university's courtyard where the 31-year-old was speaking when the shooting occurred.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Customers can enjoy a meal indoors or find a seat on the pet-friendly patio, made to accommodate up to 150 guests.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Sep. 2025
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For your next fall outdoor gathering, let your patio table greet guests in fashion.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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