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