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 wooden, arched front door that stands encased in a wall of light bronze bricks is one that plays up the era’s influences, as are the curved walls and ceilings spanning the residence. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025 All other plot details are encased in carbonite for the foreseeable future. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025 The wires sometimes also become encased in scar tissue, presenting further complications. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2025 Even summer pudding, filled with vibrant fresh berries, is encased in wet white bread. Natasha Frost, New York Times, 25 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 29 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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