Word Adjective
fenced
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈfɛnst/ UK /fˈɛnst/ fenced
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.”
Usage
Often follows a linking verb or precedes a noun describing a piece of land.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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