enclosed
Americanadjective
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inserted in the same envelope or package.
Complete the enclosed contribution form and mail with your check or credit card information to the address below.
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surrounded or shut in on all sides.
The dogs like to hang out in the enclosed section outside the kennels.
verb
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Etymology
Origin of enclosed
Explanation
Things that are enclosed are surrounded on all sides, closed or penned in. If your grandfather's condo development is enclosed by a high fence, you might need to check in with a guard before you can visit him. Your pet guinea pig is enclosed by her cage, and when you're at school, you are enclosed by the walls of the building. Homes, car lots, gardens, and school yards are all commonly enclosed by fences. If you put a check inside your cousin's birthday card, the money is also enclosed. Enclosed comes from the verb enclose, which is rooted in the Old French enclore, "surround, confine, or contain."
Example Sentences
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The media tribune is plush and enclosed, open windows allowing some of the atmosphere to drift in.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Glass enters an enclosed glass-breaker around this point.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
The space leads directly to an enclosed patio that overlooks the water and features a separate seating area, ideal for casual meals or for relaxing with family and friends.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Hantavirus exposure often occurs in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces—homes, cabins or sheds—where rodent activity is present.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
The suffragists received letters of complaint, as well as the occasional expression of gratitude, sometimes with a donation enclosed.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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