enclosure

noun

in-ˈklō-zhər How to pronounce enclosure (audio)
variants also inclosure
Definition of enclosurenext
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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 In the prototype, Mercedes-Benz's Formula 1 engineers in Brixworth built pneumatic actuators for a floating cell carrier inside the enclosure. — New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2025 The midfielder impressed and was serenaded by those in the visiting enclosure. — Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025 Researchers presented eight captive brown bears with this food challenge: Three objects – a large log, a small log and a box – were placed in an outdoor enclosure. — Leticia Fanucchi, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025 On the bottom of the enclosure is a threaded mounting hole for use with the optional $14.99 permanent mounting bracket. — PCMAG, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enclosure
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  1. yard
  2. courtyard
  3. patio
Noun
  • In that significant measurement of net yards per punt, Stonehouse has averaged 43.4 yards, 44.3 yards and 38.3 yards the past three seasons, while Bailey averaged 40.7 each of the past two seasons with Miami after joining the Dolphins following four years with New England.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Mason broke out in his third season with 789 yards and three touchdowns in 12 games while filling in for McCaffrey.
    — Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of yard
Noun
  • The Patio of Orange Trees inside Seville’s Cathedral is a great place to start since its courtyard is filled with citrus trees.
    — Emese Maczko, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The desert resort boasts 45 acres of winding pathways, charming courtyards, lush gardens, and citrus and palm trees, surrounded by the stunning Santa Rosa Mountains just 25 miles southeast of Palm Springs.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of courtyard
Noun
  • So many spring cleaning tasks require ready access to water—watering lawns and garden beds, spraying down patios and pool decks, washing cars, and topping off pet bowls and birdbaths—and to keep up with these tasks and others that pop up, a reliable garden hose is a must.
    — Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Grand Patio Bistro Outdoor Furniture Set Add a pop of color to a deck, balcony, or patio with this bistro set, which comes with a round table and two chairs.
    — Isabel Garcia, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of patio

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