noun
enclosure
ihn-KLOH-zhuh
noun
1
An area surrounded by a fence, wall, or other barrier.
"The zoo built a larger enclosure for the elephants."
2
Something included with a letter or document.
"The invoice was sent as an enclosure with the covering letter."
How to Use Enclosure
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fenced-off area, or an item sent along with a letter.
Common pairings
animal enclosure
letter and enclosure
Word Forms
enclosures plural
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Etymology
From Old French enclosure, from enclore ("to enclose"), from Latin includere.