adj
Uncommon
enclosed
uhn-KLOHZD
Enclosed (adj) means Fully surrounded by walls or a barrier, with no open access. Example: “The market is held in an enclosed courtyard.”
adj
1
Fully surrounded by walls or a barrier, with no open access.
"The market is held in an enclosed courtyard."
"The dog ran around the enclosed garden without any chance of escaping."
"They kept the chickens in an enclosed run to protect them from foxes."
2
Included along with a letter or package.
"Please find the enclosed documents for your reference."
"I have enclosed a copy of my certificate with this application."
"The enclosed form must be signed and returned within two weeks."
How to use enclosed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShut in on all sides, or included inside a letter/parcel.
Common pairings
enclosed space
please find enclosed
enclosed garden
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more enclosed
- Superlative
- most enclosed
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The market is held in an _____ courtyard.
Synonyms
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walled-in
sealed
boxed-in
attached (documents)
hemmed in
fenced
bounded
confined
encircled
surrounded
castellated
Antonyms
unenclosed
Related words
Rhymes for enclosed
posed
hosed
closed
exposed
opposed
supposed
disposed
proposed
composed
disclosed
unopposed
indisposed
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Frequently asked questions
What does “enclosed” mean?
The word “enclosed” means fully surrounded by walls or a barrier, with no open access. In plain terms, shut in on all sides, or included inside a letter/parcel.
How do you pronounce “enclosed”?
“Enclosed” is pronounced uhn-KLOHZD (/ənˈkloʊzd/ in IPA).
How do you use “enclosed” in a sentence?
Here is “enclosed” used in a sentence: “The market is held in an enclosed courtyard.”
What is another word for “enclosed”?
Words with a similar meaning to “enclosed” include bounded, confined, encircled, surrounded and castellated.
What part of speech is “enclosed”?
“Enclosed” is an adjective.
Is “enclosed” a common word?
“Enclosed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “enclosed” have?
“Enclosed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: fully surrounded by walls or a barrier, with no open access.
What is the difference between enclosed and included when referring to documents?
Enclosed specifically refers to an item physically placed inside a letter, envelope, or package, as in "please find the invoice enclosed." Included is broader and can refer to anything added to a whole, whether physical or not, such as details included in an email.
When should you use enclosed instead of attached?
Enclosed is traditionally used for physical mail, describing an item placed inside an envelope or package alongside a letter. Attached is used for digital communication, such as a file attached to an email, so the choice depends on whether the correspondence is physical or electronic.
Can enclosed describe a physical space as well as a document?
Yes, enclosed has two common uses: describing a space fully surrounded by walls or a barrier with no open access, such as an enclosed garden, and describing an item included with a letter or package, such as an enclosed check.
