fortified
adjective
for·ti·fied
ˈfȯr-tə-ˌfīd 
1
: made stronger or more secure
a fortified city
fortified bridges
2
: improved or enhanced through the addition of one or more ingredients: such as
a
: having the alcohol content increased by the addition of distilled grape spirits during fermentation
Since Port is a fortified wine, it is fermented to about 5 percent alcohol, then brandy is added to arrive at a level of 20 percent alcohol.—
James Suckling
James Suckling
b
: enriched (as with vitamins or minerals) so that nutritional value is improved
fortified milk
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Silos in organizations become fortified when multiple plans exist.
—Tom Strohl, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Enter Lance, short for Lancelot, who helps guard the Patmos castle; the classic fortified structure is the company’s emblem.
—Pj Green
september 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
The sweet, fortified wine that tastes much like the meaty innards of a plump, golden raisin brought out notes of yeast in the olive oil ice cream.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The restaurant also had beautiful views of the Three Cities of Malta, a trio of fortified villages across the harbor.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
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Tom Strohl, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Enter Lance, short for Lancelot, who helps guard the Patmos castle; the classic fortified structure is the company’s emblem.
—Pj Green
september 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
The sweet, fortified wine that tastes much like the meaty innards of a plump, golden raisin brought out notes of yeast in the olive oil ice cream.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The restaurant also had beautiful views of the Three Cities of Malta, a trio of fortified villages across the harbor.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fortified
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fortified. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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