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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As reported, the two parties released the Hublot Classic Fusion Como Edition, a 42-mm chronograph encased in a sleek black ceramic case with a deep blue dial, made available in a limited run of 50 pieces retailing for 17,500 euros each. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 July 2025 Esparza led us to a pair of women who were serving thick, eggy fritters encasing pacaya, bracingly bitter palm flowers, harvested from the tree’s fleshy spikes and served with beans and rice. Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 28 July 2025 The brand celebrated their latest launch with a ‘pedi party’ at a New York nail salon, where a guest stacked two of their chunkier style Caprice rings on her pinky toe, feet encased in Jimmy Choos. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 July 2025 The couple then got engaged at Disney World in October 2014, in front in front of Cinderella's Castle with the engagement ring encased in a glass slipper. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 24 July 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 3 Aug. 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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