enclosure

Definition

  • n. a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
  • n. the act of enclosing something inside something else
  • n. a naturally enclosed space
  • n. something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter

Word forms

Plural
enclosures

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The garden has a beautiful enclosure made of wooden fences.

  2. n.

    The technician opened the enclosure to repair the broken device inside.