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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Men’s London Slip On This classic style of clog adds a supportive heel enclosure, so the shoe fits more snugly to your foot. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024 The three cubs — sisters Kirana and Zara and brother Bulan — and their mother, Anne, bounded down the hill at the back of their enclosure a few minutes before 9 a.m. Sunday morning to find presents waiting for them. Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 These hamsters, like their modern counterparts, are known for their ability to escape from enclosures and their curious nature. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 In addition to the comforter, the set comes with a pair of matching pillowcases with hidden zipper enclosures. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024 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 5 Jan. 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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