encase

verb

en·​case in-ˈkās How to pronounce encase (audio)
en-
encased; encasing; encases

transitive verb

: to enclose in or as if in a case

Examples of encase in a Sentence

Ice encased the trees and power lines after the storm. fear of the outside world can encase a person just as surely as stone walls
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Karsh, in other words, has encased himself and his sorrow in a cocoon of tech-titan cosmopolitan chic. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2025 Photo : Pierre Galant Oaks encase the aggregate concrete terraces. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025 The fragrance is encased in a sturdy rectangular glass vessel topped by a striking red wood cap, and is available at select retailers for $200. Alfredo Mineo, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025 The production team's six cameras were each encased by protective plywood. Shawna Chen, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for encase

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of encase was in 1633

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“Encase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encase. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

encase

verb
en·​case in-ˈkās How to pronounce encase (audio)
: to enclose in or as if in a case
encasement
-mənt
noun

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