enclosures

noun

variants also inclosures
plural of enclosure
as in courtyards
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 enclosures Skollar’s long-term goal is to raise more money to build larger enclosures for the gibbons and construct an education center for visitors. — Jaimie Ding, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Roads can become impassable, evacuation orders can change and homes or outdoor enclosures can be damaged, leaving pets vulnerable to injury or escape. — Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026 These enclosures are generally compact in size and should complement the home’s exterior, the designer adds. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026 The company could also eventually expand its automation production process beyond steel skids to structural frames and enclosures. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026 Tel Abu Saify was first excavated decades ago, and includes ancient military structures, dockyards, mud brick enclosures, and a temple. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Trees fell during a macroburst, crushing animal enclosures at The Zoo in Forest Park in Springfield, Massachusetts. — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Four adults will spend a year isolated in two enclosures meant to simulate both traveling through deep space and living on Mars. — Regina G. Barber, NPR, 31 July 2026 Some animals in the zoo are used to heat, others could stay in the shade or inner enclosures and use various pools to keep cool. — ABC News, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclosures
  1. courtyards
  2. patios
  3. quadrangles
  4. yards
Noun
  • In kitchens, courtyards, bedrooms and on the streets, women shared jokes, secrets, gestures of care and moments of freedom.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Edi Cliff The 36 apartments are divided across six single-story buildings, which share courtyards, landscaped gardens, walking paths, and bicycle parking.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of courtyards
Noun
  • Their ripe fruit can fall and stain sidewalks and patios, so make sure the tree has plenty of room away from those areas in your yard.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Outside, intimate outdoor areas separated by partial wooden fences are covered with artificial grass and serve as private patios with furniture and fire pits.
    — Brian Cicioni, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of patios
Noun
  • Each of those quadrangles of land can produce 7 million pounds of corn or 2 million pounds of soybeans in a summer.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
  • This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Definition of quadrangles
Noun
  • Smith-Njigba, 24, is in his prime and more than capable of hitting 1,700 receiving yards again.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, Smith was the Chiefs’ favorite pass-receiving target out of the backfield with 25 receptions for 172 yards and a touchdown.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of yards

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“Enclosures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclosures. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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