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Enclosure

/ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/

Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.

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📖 Definitions of "Enclosure"

noun

1
Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.
"There was an enclosure with the letter — a photo."
2
The act of enclosing, i.e. the insertion or inclusion of an item in a letter or package.
"The enclosure of a photo with your letter is appreciated."
3
An area, domain, or amount of something partially or entirely enclosed by barriers.
"He faced punishment for creating the fenced enclosure in a public park."
4
The act of separating and surrounding an area, domain, or amount of something with a barrier.
"At first, untrained horses resist enclosure."

🔄 Synonyms of "Enclosure"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
envelopingverb	(transitive) To surround, enclose or enfold.
envelopmentnoun	The act of enveloping.
enclosingnoun	That which encloses.
inclosurenoun	(now uncommon) Alternative spelling of enclosure. [(countable) Something that is enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.]
natural enclosurenoun	a naturally enclosed space

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Enclosure"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
enclosingnoun	That which encloses.
inclosurenoun	(now uncommon) Alternative spelling of enclosure. [(countable) Something that is enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.]
envelopmentnoun	The act of enveloping.
envelopingnoun	The act of enveloping.
natural enclosurenoun	a naturally enclosed space
packagingnoun	The materials used to pack something.
packagenoun	Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.
containernoun	An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.
surroundnoun	(transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
casingnoun	That which encloses or encases.
attachmentnoun	A strong bonding with or fondness for someone or something.
siegenoun	(military) A prolonged military assault or a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition.
chambernoun	A room or set of rooms, particularly:
cagenoun	An enclosure made of bars, normally to hold animals.
blockadenoun	The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out.
housingnoun	(uncountable) The activity of enclosing something or providing a residence for someone.
boxnoun	Senses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.
housenoun	A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.
fencenoun	A thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or forms a perimeter enclosing the lands of a house, building, etc.
cabinetnoun	A group of advisors to a government or business entity.