enclosure meaning and definition

ENCLOSURE noun

Definition of enclosure (noun)

1. a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
2. the act of enclosing something inside something else
   • synonyms: enclosing, envelopment, inclosure
3. a naturally enclosed space
   • synonyms: natural enclosure
4. something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
   • synonyms: inclosure