Synonyms for

Enclosures

Verb / ɪˈnkləʊʒɜ:z / Another word for enclosures — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Enclosures refer to an area that is surrounded by a fence or wall, typically to contain something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

naturalenclosure enclosure envelopment enclosing inclosure pens paddocks corrals cages pounds yards compounds confines encasements boxes chambers encapsulations closures encirclements enclosings encasings coverings protections

Example sentences

  1. The farmer built enclosures to keep his cows from wandering off.
  2. The school playground was an enclosure for children to play safely.
  3. The construction site had enclosures to keep the workers safe.
  4. The museum had enclosures to protect the valuable art pieces.
  5. The prison had high enclosures to keep the inmates in.

Quotes

  • The world is an increasingly enclosed one, with walls going up everywhere.
  • The most successful men in the end are those whose success is the result of steady accretion.
  • The world is a prison in which solitary confinement is preferable.

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