Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
enclosure
noun
/ɪnˈkloʊʒər/
Definition
An area that is surrounded by a barrier or fence.
Examples
- The animals grazed in the large enclosure at the zoo.
- They built an enclosure for the garden to keep out pests.
Meaning
Enclosure refers to a space that is closed off from the surrounding environment, typically for protection or confinement.
Synonyms
- fence
- compound
- pen
- security