enclosure

noun

en·​clo·​sure in-ˈklō-zhər How to pronounce enclosure (audio)
en-
variants or less commonly inclosure
1
: the act or action of enclosing : the quality or state of being enclosed
2
: something that encloses
3
: something enclosed
a letter with two enclosures

Examples of enclosure in a Sentence

During the day the horses are kept in an enclosure. a letter with two enclosures One of the enclosures was a photograph. the enclosure of a photograph with a letter the enclosure of the garden
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Interred in various stone enclosures, the two dozen individuals all appear to have died from traumatic injuries sustained during an armed conflict. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025 Neighbors spoke with members of the Houston Police Department in the wake of the incident, and said that Garrett's dogs often escaped from their enclosure and were often aggressive, according to the complaint. Chris Spargo, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Alligator escape in Kansas City The alligator farm at Electric Park made little news until May 29, 1915, when several specimens escaped their enclosure. Jeremy Drouin, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025 He and his team-mates were applauded by the away enclosure. Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enclosure

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of enclosure was in the 15th century

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“Enclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enclosure. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

enclosure

noun
en·​clo·​sure
variants also inclosure
in-ˈklō-zhər
1
: the act of enclosing : the state of being enclosed
2
: an enclosed space
3
: something (as a fence) that encloses
4
: something enclosed
a letter with two enclosures

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