enclosure

noun
UK: /ɪnˈkləʊ.ʒər/
US: /ɪnˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/

  1. An area surrounded by a fence or wall.

    1. The sheep were kept in a safe enclosure.
    2. The zoo has created a natural enclosure for the gorillas.

  2. Something that is put in an envelope with a letter.

    1. Please find the check in the enclosure.
    2. The enclosure contained photos from the conference we attended last year.

  3. The act of surrounding or confining something.

    1. The enclosure of the garden provided more privacy.
    2. The enclosure of the construction site ensured the safety of the public.

Synonyms

pen attachment corral supplement compound

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enclosure" in English means: An area surrounded by a fence or wall., Something that is put in an envelope with a letter., The act of surrounding or confining something..

The phonetic transcription of "enclosure" is /ɪnˈkləʊ.ʒər/ in British English and /ɪnˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enclosure": pen, attachment, corral, supplement, compound.

Example usage of "enclosure": "The sheep were kept in a safe enclosure.". More examples on the page.