English Reference
adjective

enclosed

adj.
US /ɛnˈkɫoʊzd/ UK /ɛnklˈəʊzd/ en·closed

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    surrounded by a wall, fence, or other barrier.

    fenced in or surrounded by a physical boundary that limits access or visibility.

    Simple

    The children played safely in the enclosed garden behind the house.

    In context

    The property features an enclosed courtyard that provides a private sanctuary away from the noise of the city streets.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    placed inside an envelope or a package along with something else.

    contained within a letter, parcel, or other vessel; frequently used in formal correspondence to indicate attachments.

    Simple

    Please read the enclosed document before you sign the contract.

    In context

    Please find the enclosed cheque as full payment for the services rendered during the previous fiscal quarter.

    Usage

    Often used at the beginning of a sentence in formal letters, such as 'Enclosed please find...'

Places “cut off and enclosed” for centuries are suddenly opened and connected.

The Guardian· 2 Sept 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated