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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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
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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
Noun
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The concert will take place in the library’s courtyard.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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The Garden District Hotel's sibling property, The Blackbird Hotel, debuted in NOLA in late 2024 with 13 rooms, a courtyard, and a pool.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio, but not indoors.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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If the weather is nice, snag a seat on the outdoor patio for an entirely different concept known as Tiki Tim’s.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosure. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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