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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The Swiss watch brand has teamed up with Italian soccer team Como 1907 on the Hublot Classic Fusion Como Edition, a 42-mm chronograph encased in a sleek black ceramic case with a deep blue dial. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 4 June 2025 The story of vodka is the story of modern America, encased in a clear, flavorless spirit that appears neutral but retains cultural power. Time, 4 June 2025 As for the show stage itself, the fan showed that it was encased in black lighting as crew and band members prepared for the next AMAs segment — with Stefani nowhere in sight just like her husband. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 May 2025 The whole setup is encased in a metal frame that includes lifting points that can be used to attach it to a crane for moving around. John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 19 May 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 16 Jun. 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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