Word
fenced
US/ˈfɛnst/
UK/fˈɛnst/
Definition
adj. surrounded or closed in by a fence. You use this to describe an area of land that has a barrier around it to keep things in or out.
adj. enclosed or separated by a fence. Often used to describe property boundaries or secured perimeters.
Examples
“The horses are safe in the fenced field.”
“The developer built a fenced garden behind each house to provide the new residents with more privacy.”
“The property features a large fenced enclosure designed to protect the livestock from local predators while allowing them to graze freely across the hillside.”
Examples
simple
“The horses are safe in the fenced field.”
contextual
“The developer built a fenced garden behind each house to provide the new residents with more privacy.”
complex
“The property features a large fenced enclosure designed to protect the livestock from local predators while allowing them to graze freely across the hillside.”
Usage
Often follows a linking verb or precedes a noun describing a piece of land.
Real-World Examples
“During the meeting he questioned why the areas have a fence that is "only three foot" with no sign saying that chemicals are there, or why it was fenced off.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/fenced