walled
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɔɫd// UK //wˈɔːld// walled
adj. surrounded or protected by a wall. You use this to describe a place, like a garden or a city, that has a stone or brick fence around it.
adj. enclosed, surrounded, or protected by a wall. Typically used attributively to describe architectural or geographical features.
The old city is famous for its beautiful walled gardens.
The medieval town remains entirely walled, with heavy stone gates that are still closed to traffic every evening.
The archaeological team discovered a walled settlement dating back to the Bronze Age, suggesting that the inhabitants faced significant external threats from rival tribes.
Usage
Often used in the compound 'walled-in' when describing a feeling of being trapped.