enclosure

/ɪnˈkloʊʒər/
noun
  1. An area of land that is surrounded by a fence, wall, or other barrier.
    • We set up a temporary enclosure for the garden party.
    • The farmer built a sturdy enclosure for the sheep.
    • Visitors are not allowed inside the lion enclosure at the zoo.
  2. Something that is placed inside an envelope or package along with a letter.
    • The envelope contained a handwritten note and a photo enclosure.
    • I forgot to include the receipt enclosure in the package.
    • Please find the contract enclosure with your welcome letter.
  3. The act of surrounding or closing off an area.
    • Historians study the effects of enclosure on rural communities.
    • The enclosure of the common land changed the local farming practices.
    • The enclosure of the backyard gave the dogs more freedom.
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